Unlimited spending not American way in Congress
The piece argues unlimited campaign money degrades elections, with PACs giving incumbents far more than challengers and Republican Sen. Trent Lott praising money as the American way. It notes high reelection rates and legislative paralysis on health coverage amidst financial influence.
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Global compares show San Diego students in class less time
The article notes many nations require 200 plus days of instruction while California and San Diego districts offer around 172 to 180 days. It highlights eight in service days in San Diego Unified, leaving 172 instructional days, and argues this short calendar correlates to poorer test scores.
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Monday Morning Silence of the Church in American Life
The writer argues that on Mondays the church speaks less to social issues, being filtered by secular standards. He cites cultural constraints, political silence, and the retreat of church voice to moralizing sermons, urging local pastors to reclaim a just, compassionate societal leadership.
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Lippogate fuels partisan squabble over ethics and crime
A partisan flare in Washington centers on the Lippogate scandal linking White House fund raising to international figures. Democrats attack Rep. Burton while Republicans claim a broader probe would destabilize Congress and the Clinton presidency amid payments, house prices, and donor ties.
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Youth and age clash as the eternal human truth endures
Myrne Roe argues in The Wichita Eagle that youth cling to permanence while elders seek wisdom from lived experience. She notes how teens test boundaries from fashion to protests, while older generations push for lessons learned, acknowledging aging is inevitable.
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