Voices On Demo Convention Hillary Clinton urges family policy reform
Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered a long speech praising children and families, calling for longer maternity stays, paid leave for conferences, and in home nurses for first-time parents while aiming to reduce nuisances like traffic cops. Tony Snow questions political gifts and past tax ideas amid price shifts. The Yakima Herald Republic notes FCC moves to require educational TV hours, sparking debate over federal control of children's viewing.
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Clinton poised for likely landslide as election nears
Nine weeks before the November 5 vote President Clinton holds a commanding lead in early polling. He leads or contests lead in 30 states and Washington DC for 366 electoral votes, while Bob Dole trails in 20 states with 172 votes. Florida and Texas offer swing risks, with Clinton polling well in Florida and Democrats eyeing Texas’ Hispanic turnout under a Morales candidacy. The article notes weaknesses in the industrial belt and hints at possible House gains for Democrats if Clinton maintains momentum.
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Drug usaage by grown ups blamed for teen harm
A critique of federal drug surveys showing teens largely avoid drugs while adults face rising abuse. The piece argues policy and media focus on teens diverts from grown-up drug deaths, overdoses, and social harm, noting DAWN data and California trends reveal adults bear the brunt of the crisis.
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Students Learn Healthy Habits Through School Lunch Program
Aiken County Schools Food Service Director JoAnn Griffin notes increased student awareness of healthy eating. With 15,500 lunches and 3,400 breakfasts served daily, nutrition and education drive a program offering low fat options, milk choices, fruit juice, and breakfast availability for all students. Free and reduced meals and federal commodity aid support hungry families as SC requires breakfast in all schools since 1994.
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