Voices Lift economic embargo against Castro's Cuba
The piece argues Cuba's economy relies on foreign investment, faces an $11 billion debt, and needs internal reform led by Castro to attract international capital. It urges lifting the embargo and stresses transparency, human rights, and predictable policies to draw investors and lenders. The Miami Herald praises Medicare reform as needed, favoring higher deductibles for wealthier seniors to keep Medicare solvent amid entitlements costs.
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Gingrich race outline bogs down amid Clinton clash
Gingrich defense of civil rights policy and Clinton call for action collide in San Diego. The two leaders argue over affirmative action vouchers and enforcement while debating how to bridge racial inequality and public trust through policy, funding, and labels.
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FEC Failures Highlight Campaign Finance Reform Gridlock
Washington lawmakers argued over the Federal Election Commission after it failed to approve a Democratic National Committee offer to settle a 1995 96 campaign finance violation. The DNC faced a $4.6 million soft money ad scandal as the five member commission wrestled with jurisdiction and partisan stances amid funding shortfalls and staffing shortages. The piece blasts Clinton for not seizing a chance to reform the agency, while criticizing both parties for pursuing self interest over real money politics reform.
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Disney issue divisive sparks Baptists to call for boycott
In a letter to the editor the Southern Baptists denounce Disney over gay rights, arguing the boycott signals intolerance and risks harming the church and society. The writer warns against imposing fear and divisiveness on a free society and notes potential backlash for the Baptist Convention itself.
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Letter criticizes Southern Baptists over Disney boycott
In a reader letter H Smith of Clearwater rebukes the Southern Baptists for their boycott of Disney. He mocks church bickering and anti Catholic attitudes seen at a Baptist university and says his family will visit Disney World soon.
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