Gingrich ethics inquiry report moves toward final action
Independent counsel James Cole has delivered a report to a House Ethics subcommittee on allegations that Newt Gingrich violated tax law in funding a college course. The subcommittee will decide on formal charges or dismissal, while Democrats press for release of Cole’s findings.
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Tasty No No Rule Applies To Pastries Yet
A columnist questions scientific dogma on pastries calling butter filled cheese coated and sugar laden desserts artery clogging. He mocks headlines while asserting many know tasty foods risk health, joking about survey precision and personal cap on patience with health claims.
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Voters feel duped by campaign ads across parties
In this analysis of presidential and congressional campaigns, TV ads by both parties are accused of venality and misdirection. The piece cites Bob Dole and Clinton spots on drugs, Social Security, and Medicare, arguing voters sense manipulation and insincerity, yet see past simplistic claims.
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Foreign aid serves U S interests and global development
Myriam Marquez argues that aiding poor nations helps curb migration, reduces disease risk, and boosts U S well being. She highlights microcredit programs like Grameen Bank, noting billions lent, millions aided, strong repayment, and female entrepreneurship. A 2005 microcredit summit aims to lift 100 million families from poverty.
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Letters to editor praise Clinton results in South Carolina
A reader from Aiken praises President Clinton’s performance. The letter commends progress on national issues, notes education and health care need more work, and calls foreign policy sensible. It expresses hope for four more years of Clinton administration.
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United Nations withdrawal urged by US lawmaker
A Florida congressman promotes H.R. 2585 seeking US exit from the United Nations. The speaker argues the UN aims to create a world government and strip nations of sovereignty, urging Americans to back the withdrawal act and oppose UN participation. The piece reflects a critical, alarmist stance on international institutions.
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Read the Constitution and Declaration Each Independence Day
A brief urging families to read the U S Constitution and Declaration of Independence and teach children these documents. It emphasizes voting in every election and placing God-loving people into public office, linking beliefs to civic duties.
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