Clinton's Energy Tax Shift From Btu Proposal
The piece argues Clinton distanced himself from the Btu tax, reframing it as an energy tax with varied exclusions. It critiques political concessions that replaced the Btu concept with a diluted tax, suggesting the outcome loses fairness and impact while masking the policy through renamed measures.
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Bill Clinton
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Bright Students Begin With Bright Teachers
Roe, editorial writer for The Wichita Eagle, reflects on teachers who shaped his life from 1959 to 1963 and the enduring impact of caring educators. He recalls Miss Woolcott and others who nurtured self worth, speech, and learning, arguing true success hinges on encouragement and empathy from teachers.
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Time For Bill To Take To The Tube
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues Clinton needs a televised soul talk from the Oval Office to define his center and revive a stagnating presidency The piece critiques Clinton's leadership messaging, compares his strategy to Reagan era tactics and suggests a bold TV address may shape public perception
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Ross
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The Mathematics Behind Guinier's Voting Reform Ideas
A Temple University mathematician explains the Banzhaf power index and how Lani Guinier proposed voter empowerment by distributing votes across district seats. The piece weighs democratic theory, voting methods, and the perils of reform. The analysis notes that all systems carry flaws, and advocates experimental democracy.
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National Assembly
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Energy policy debates and past oil forecasts
A historical critique traces repeated government oil forecasts from 1859 to 1998, noting forecasts of depletion followed by later discoveries. It cites U S agencies and thinkers arguing for and against regulation, conservation, and industrial policy, ending with a warning about political misjudgment and leadership.
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