Line Item Veto Threatens Congress Power
The Senate backed a two thirds override for a line item veto, giving the president power to strike spending items and some tax breaks. Critics say this shifts budget control from Congress to the White House and could enable pork projects unless defeated by veto overrides. The piece argues that even with limits the president gains too much influencing spending and too little constraining tax loopholes.
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Bill Bradley
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America
NAACP Letters Critique Aiken Media Coverage Of Ryberg Mitchell Feud
The Aiken NAACP faction accuses local press of biased reporting on Sen. Greg Ryberg and Sen. Theo Mitchell dispute. They seek full publication of a press release and claim the article unfairly targets NAACP leadership and distorts facts.
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Aiken County
Greg Ryberg
Sen. Mitchell
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James Gallman
Carl Langley
Gallman
Ryberg
Aiken Standard
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Aiken Standard office and subscription details update
Aiken Standard provides location and mailing addresses, hours, delivery policies, switchboard and fax numbers, and subscription rates. The paper notes publication schedule, editorial contacts, and post office information for address changes and refunds.
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Gump Talk Shapes 1996 Political Scene
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues that a Gump-like politicking craze rewards simplicity over intellect. He cites Patrick Buchanan Newt Gingrich Lamar Alexander Phil Gramm Hillary Clinton and Pete Wilson and notes Forrest Gump’s cultural pull as a trend reflecting distrust of experts.
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Forrest Gump
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Gump
John F. Kennedy
Bill Clinton
Tom Hanks
Hanks
Lamar Alexander
Yale
Phil Gramm
Texas
Dicky Flatt
Pat Buchanan
California
Michael Huffington
Pete Wilson
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Clintons
Washington
Hillary
Newt Gingrich
Newt
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Butt-Head
Wilson Poised For Voters Attention In 1992 Presidential Bid
Pete Wilson rejects GOP anti abortion constraints arguing the issue is settled and emphasizes a broad conservative record. He plans active in person campaigning alongside television outreach while noting California’s budget cuts and three strikes laws as key contrasts with rivals. He stresses listening to voters and projecting a strong narrative to gain early states like Iowa New Hampshire.
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Cole
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