President pressures theaters to require teen ID for R rated films
Editorial criticizes President Clinton for promoting photo ID requirements for teenagers buying R rated movie tickets. It notes Hollywood support for his campaigns and contends the president has contributed to lowering moral standards while focusing on violence over sex in films.
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Bill Clinton
Hollywood
Clinton
Supreme Court upholds resident rights over California welfare rule
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that California cannot limit welfare benefits for new residents. The decision says once residency is established, benefits must be the same as for native residents. It notes non residents may be treated differently for some costs but not for ongoing aid.
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California
Supreme Court
John Paul Stevens
United States
Mississippi
Golden
Chicago Tribune
Exploring an exploratory bid in a heat of politics
A humorous column contemplates forming an exploratory committee for a presidential run. It notes political vanity in campaign pretenses, the lure of staff and money, and the glare of press scrutiny, culminating in a mock vow to consider thinking about running while tending mundane duties.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Ave
Texas
George W. Bush
Elizabeth Dole
Gore
Bush
Potemkin
Federal Elections Commission
John Glenn
Franklin Mint
Monica
Bob ‘Smith
John Hagelin
L Ucky
CSPAN
Madge
Gary Bauer
John Kasich
Bill Clinton
Des Moines
New Hampshire
Congress
Clinton hints universal health care after Littleton shootings
The piece critiques Clinton's promise to cover all uninsured victims of the Littleton massacre, contrasting federal subsidies with broader access. It argues Medicare and Medicaid already shape most health spending and highlights cases like Alana Theriault who loses Medicaid eligibility after taking a good job, urging a universal plan.
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Littleton
Colo
Clinton
America
Alana Theriault
Ms .Theriault
Theriault
Congress
Ms. Theriault
Alana ‘Theriault
Letters Don't Reprimand Employee Who Secretly Taped Meeting
A reader challenges quick editorials over a county department meeting tape. The letter argues the tape’s existence and sharing with Council member Phil Napier should prompt inquiry rather than punishment. It cites the Iron Law of Oligarchy and urges council access to recordings to verify minutes.
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Aiken Standard
County Department
Phil Napier
Aiken
Aiken County
Council
Robert Michels
Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor Request
The notice asks readers to submit brief letters with signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. It states letters may be edited and condensed and provides mailing and email contact details for submission to the Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
S.C
Editorial Ascescape Net
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