Food Stamps a Sacred Cow in US Welfare Debate
The piece argues Congress will not allow the food stamp program to collapse despite rising costs from 6.2 to 9.2 billion, with projections past 10 billion next year. It notes 20 million beneficiaries and expanding eligibility definitions driving growth, calling the program a sacred cow.
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Cuban Flood Raises Legal Points
Washington debates refugee policy as thousands of Cuban migrants reach Florida seeking asylum. Officials note revised law ties Cubans to refugees, Haitians face identical processing, and most arrivals may not face return persecution. About 100 Border Patrol officers evacuate to Florida to process entrants and identify possible criminals. All Cubans receive 60 days deferred deportation before individual hearings on refugee or asylum status.
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Patience and Negotiation Seen as Only Real Route in Iran Crisis
The piece argues three hard facts from the Iran hostage crisis, urging patience and diplomacy over risky military action. It condemns President Carter as self-serving and insists Waldheim's patient negotiation is the only viable path to secure release of the 53 American hostages.
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Security Mindset in Europe and US Warns of Terror Future
A cautious essay argues Europe long enforced security measures now spreading to American cities. It cites embassy takeovers and bombings as warning signs and endorses advanced alarms, CCTV, and inner strongholds to protect embassies, consulates, and corporate offices.
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