The Alaska National Interest Lands Bill Debate
Congress weighs a sweeping act to expand Alaska's parks to 50.2 million acres and add 50.7 million acres in new and existing refuges while designating 74.2 million acres as wilderness. The Bush and inner circle promise a balance between conservation and jobs, preserving federal lands for future generations.
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Alaska
House Interior Committee
Interior
Cecil Andrus
House Committee
America
Congress
The Social Security Card as National Identity Tool
The piece notes the Social Security card and number have long served as de facto IDs for Americans. It discusses proposals to use SS cards to curb illegal immigration, and cites May 15 rules to tighten card access to prevent fraud and ensure records are complete and accurate.
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United States
Letters on front page story about Jackson students drinking
Donnie McElmurray, a Jackson High School student, argues the May 5 front page report on students expelled for drinking was sensationalized. He says alcohol issues occur in all schools and requests the paper pursue more important, widespread stories.
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Jackson
Aiken County
Donnie McElmurray
Jackson High School
Jackson, $.C
Voters Urged Stay Informed Vote Right
House hearing on extending the ERA deadline prompts South Carolina and 14 states to act by March 22, 1979. The piece highlights SC House races and Lt. Governor race as pivotal, naming John Stroud and Horace Smith as ERA opposing candidates and urging informed votes.
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House
Washington
Congress
South Carolina
S.C
Era
Senate
John Stroud
Horace Smith
Stroud
Nancy Stevenson
Tom Smith
How to Receive Gods Power in Your Life
The letter explains that believers cannot live by their own strength and that the Holy Spirit dwells in Christians. It urges self examination for sin, repentance, and full yielded commitment to Christ to unleash God’s power for growth into Christlikeness.
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DR. Graham
B.M.N
God
Christ
Punish Ambition Reward Laziness Editorial Opinion
A presidential commission recommends raising retirement service to 30 years for new recruits, reducing half pay after 20 years. The piece argues breaking pension promises hurts those who served, cites high retired pay vs VP income, taxes, and warns against using pensions to buy votes. It ends with a Britain quote about government rewards.
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HEW
Joseph Califano
Tuition Tax Credit Proposal Sparks House Vote Debate
The tuition tax credit plan to aid private and public schools and colleges passed the House 199 to 173 amid intense lobbying. Supporters cite consumer choice and competition while critics warn it will undermine public schools and shift funding.
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House
Grace Bassinger
National Pta
Postal Service
Thoreau
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Doonesbury
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