Flag burning issue resurges in Congress amid political tensions
Washington AP. The flag burning amendment clears a House panel on party lines as Republicans push to bar desecration of the U S flag with two thirds in Congress and ratification by three quarters of states. Clinton opposes, citing First Amendment protections, while Democrats warn of constitutional danger and legal chaos. Walter R Mears notes the issue’s campaign power and historical boosterism.
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House Bill HR 1561 advances foreign aid cuts and agency dismantling
The House votes 222 to 192 to pass HR 1561 trimming foreign aid by about 1 billion to 13.3 billion in 1996, with Africa hardest hit. Israel and Egypt receive 3.1 and 2.1 billion, and overall foreign affairs spending would drop to 16 billion. It abolishes USIA AID and the AACDA, shifting functions to the State Department, and opens the way to arming Bosnian Muslims.
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Opinions on Ito and high profile trials
The text critiques Judge Lance Ito's handling of the Simpson trial and possible mistrial grounds. It argues for reform of jury selection and trial procedures, notes bipartisan support for limiting gratuitous violence in film, and discusses international neutrality in Bosnia Herzegovina versus Bosnian Serbs as enemies.
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Residents angry over Pocahontas state prison site plan
A letter compares a sudden highway lane change to the way officials handled the Pocahontas prison site. It alleges officials did not adequately inform residents about the Big Vein site water and sewer facilities visit, sparking anger even among supporters. The piece cites missing communication and calls for honesty from Board of Supervisors and Economic Development officials.
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Board of Supervisors
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Public input critique of Pocahontas officials
Residents express feeling of invasion and violation after Spencer's visit and a tepid public input meeting. They urge respectful treatment, prior information, and transparent action before decisions, warning the wound will not heal without proper accountability.
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