Supreme Court wrong about line item vetoes
The piece argues that despite a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling deeming the line item veto unconstitutional, the author contends the president should have such authority. It notes Clinton used the veto 82 times and Congress can override line item decisions, urging lawmakers to restore veto power to curb wasteful spending. Leaders Larry Combest and Mac Thornberry are cited supporting the veto.
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Justices rule out unemployment benefits for assaulted worker
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Wellington woman Fredona Hunnicutt who attacked a colleague with a box cutter and was fired from Col lingsworth General Hospital does not qualify for unemployment benefits. The court upheld the clear Labor Code mandate disqualifying misconduct from receipt of unemployment compensation.
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Amarillo
Opinion page note on editorial board and columnists
The Amarillo Daily News runs an editor’s note stating that the opinions on this page and the other opinion page are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the editorial board. It credits local and syndicated columnists for their contributions.
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Verse of the Day Prayer Line Ignites Call for Cleansing
A devotional verse urges repentance with harsh imagery as it emphasizes God will not listen while hands are stained with blood. The passage insists on washing away evil deeds and turning to cleaner conduct.
McCains slips threaten his bid amid Keating Five fallout
The piece assesses John McCain facing setbacks from his Keating Five connection, Iowa ethanol politics, and campaign finance reform clashes. It notes liberal pundit praise versus Republican backlash, describes a controversial joke at a Washington restaurant, and questions his standing with the party's right wing.
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Roast honors Marlin Fitzwater with star-studded night
A Boston Globe style account describes a Marlin Fitzwater roast featuring Helen Thomas, Mike McCurry, Andrea Mitchell, Maureen Dowd, and Barbara Bush, with jokes ranging from witty to brash. The author recalls his own nerves and missteps, noting the famed performers and the room’s warm camaraderie.
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David Garrick
Summer reading list with Oprah books and coffee culture
A reflective piece railing at the merging of bookstores and coffee chains selling Oprah endorsed titles. It highlights authors Toni Morrison Mary Gordon Jane Smiley Rebecca Wells Maureen Howard and Carol Shields, with brief notes on their works and themes. The author lists personal picks as a quirky, opinionated summer reading guide while poking fun at mass‑market consolidation and media influence.
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