Should we consider compulsory voting in November election
Editorial argues for exploring compulsory voting as a way to raise turnout in the Bicentennial presidential year. It cites Australia and others, weighs pros and cons, and notes compulsory voting could empower the poor and yield a truer signal of public preference. It urges readers to think about this method as a potential alternative.
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Inelgium
Netherlands
Australia
Donor Lion Defends U S Aid in Haiti Letter
Donor Lion denounces Jack Anderson and Les Whitten column as distortions and presents facts on U S aid to Haiti. He argues salaries are a small share, living standards align with other agencies, hardship allowances exist, and evacuations reflect medical needs.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
U.S
Haiti
Port-au-Prince
Arate
U.S. Foreign Service
United States
State Department
Guantanamo Bay
Secon
Port-au- Prince
Guantanamo
General Accounting Office
Congress
Customs Service
AID
World Bank
Inter-American Development Bank
Organization of American States
Canada
Catholic
Church World Service
Donor Lion
Latin America
Oil firms lag in black hiring say EEOC files reveal
Washington reports based on sensitive EEOC documents show oil companies average 7 percent black employment, far below the 10.5 percent national industry average. The figures detail low representation in management and white collar roles, with Skelly Oil showing notable gains. EEOC has filed at least six discrimination suits against major oil firms in two years.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Chevron
Cairo
New Orleans
Louisiana
Philipps Petroleum
Mobil Oil
Mobil
Shell Oil
Shell
Atlantic Richfield
ARCO
Exxon
Skelly Oil
Philipps
Pentagon
Army
Don Prudhomme
Mickey Thompson
Tom Downey
D.-N.y
Air Force
Navy
Don Carlis
Ron McEwen
Tom Larkin
GOP Principles in Crisis Says Cohen in Times Opinion
Congressman William Cohen argues the Republican Party must sharpen its message to voters, defend individual initiative, reduce federal overreach, and embrace credible diverse voices. He critiques inconsistencies on health care, open housing, antitrust, and the need to restore trust to remain a viable political force.
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William S. Cohen
New York Times
Washington
Republican Party
Kansas City
Georgia
Democrats
Kansas C
Congress
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