Editorial on Jasper verdict and the plague of intolerance
The piece condemns hate crimes after the Jasper capital murder conviction of John King for chaining and dragging James Byrd. It notes progress in racial dynamics yet warns the nation's prisons and society still foster racism. The editor cites broader cases, including Matthew Shepard, to question whether lasting lessons have been learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Texas
John King
James Byrd
King
South
Matthew Shepard
Kasich proposes 10 percent income tax cut plan
Ohio Republican John Kasich advocates a 10 percent cut in income tax, aiming to return about 375 billion dollars to taxpayers over five years. He labels the proposed tax relief a no brainer while criticizing White House objections as overheated and class warfare rhetoric. The plan seeks growth without draining federal funds.
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P. John Kasich
Ohio
Feds
White House
Linton
Down
Public apathy and politics after the Clinton impeachment
A conservative columnist argues rising cynicism in American culture after the Clinton impeachment verdict. He cites leaders like Paul Weyrich and Janet Reno, notes Democrats united to win public support, criticizes Republicans for partisan missteps, and frames public deliberation as common sense guiding moral inheritance from Congress to the people.
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Washington
Paul Weyrich
Lewinsky
Davie Crockett
Janet Reno
Waco
Kenneth Starr
Monica Lewinsky
Civil Rights Division
Bill Lan Lee
California
Warriors
Karl Popper
White House
Conserva
Weyrich
House
Juanita Broddrick
Senate
GOP
America
Bill Clinton
Hell
Congress
U S must invest in job training
North Dakota Senator urges nationwide action to close the IT worker gap. He cites high demand from Fairfax County firms, a projected surge of IT jobs, and the need to shift from foreign labor to domestic training. Proposes up to 20 percent tax credits, $6,000 per trainee, and expansion to zones and needy districts.
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Bismarck
N.D
America
Fairfax County
America Online
EDS
Oracle
At&t
PSI Net
Congress
Department of Labor
North Dakota
United States
Clinton and Starr Should Resign Now
An Orlando Sentinel columnist argues Clinton should quit to respect the nation and allow Gore to lead. He criticizes Starr and Republicans, cites Lewinsky and Jones cases, and urges a deal where Clinton steps down and Starr exits, leaving health care and economy issues to the next administration.
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Clinton Campaig
New Hampshire
Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Starr
Monica Lewinsky
Lewinsky
Paula Jones
Jones
Arkansas
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
al Gore
Jeanne Shaheen
Washington
Justice Department
Janet Reno
Independent Counsel Law
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
David Boyd
Ellen C. Priest
James R. Bennett Jr
Hillary
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Tony Snow
U.S
Myriam Marquez
Ridder
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