Clinton delays total land mine ban drawing global critique
The article argues President Clinton compromised moral leadership by not signing onto a universal land mine ban, warning the move weakens U S humanitarian stance and emboldens rivals like China and Russia while questioning post Cold War defense spending and military readiness. Navy pilots face shortages, aircraft cannibalization rises, and the Army shrinks, with critics saying promises to maintain a trained and equipped force are not being kept.
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Clinton plan to reform the IRS faces political reality
President Clinton proposes an eight member board with five private sector trustees and citizen advocacy panels to monitor IRS performance. The plan aims to curb abuses, provide advisory oversight, and counter fierce GOP calls for abolishing the agency while preserving a functioning tax system.
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Impersonal America and the lost human touch in service
Leonard Pitts laments automated phone systems and lack of live agents across industries from tech support to banks and gas stations. He recalls the frustration of long holds and recalls a time when human help provided empathy and nuance. He ultimately pays more for a service that guarantees real human assistance.
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Goodbye to Tobacco Subsidies Under Lugar Plan
The Chicago Tribune argues the federal tobacco program is an anachronism that encourages hypocrisy by subsidizing growers while warning about smoking. Sen. Lugar proposes phasing out price supports by 2001 with $15 billion in compensation, funded by the industry, as part of a broader settlement.
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Aiken Standard Welcomes Letters to the Editor
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