Intractable poverty myth and political realism
The piece argues that eradicating poverty by sweeping political action is unrealistic. It notes decades of federal efforts, repeated administrations, and ongoing struggle, urging rational, long term, nonpartisan policy work rather than grand, unattainable schemes. It critiques expectations and calls for persistent, practical solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Bush
Congress
Veterans Benefits Payments Go To 1,212 Deceased Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been sending monthly benefits to 1,212 deceased veterans. About 100 have been dead for over a decade while still receiving checks, per a General Accounting Office report. Only about 5.7 million dollars were paid in error, a tiny amount in the vast federal budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Veterans Affairs
General Accounting Office
The fox takes charge of the chicken coop
A Washington report outlines the 1986 immigration reform commission on agricultural workers with twelve members seven from farming interests and one from labor. It will hear testimony on whether farm labor is short or oversupplied and whether H-2A guest workers are used to fill gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Labor Relations
Congressional Commission On Agricultural Workers
U.S
Congress
Commission
California
Michael Durando
California Grape and Tree Fruit League
Henry Voss
California Farm Bureau
Othal Brand
McAllen
Texas
Texas Pesticide Regulatory Board
Brand
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
South
Midwest
Neal Smith
Iowa
Voss
Howard Berman
Calif
Questionable authority and bias in farm labor commission
The piece critiques a farm labor commission for lacking legitimacy and balance. It cites key members from California, Texas, and Florida representing growers, alongside Dolores Huerta, and warns the panel skews toward industry interests. It notes historical abuses, regional imbalance, and calls for congressional intervention.
Parents urged to oppose HR-3 and S5 child care bills
Letter argues federal control over day care reduces parental choice and harms private providers. It cites HR-3 and S5 as expanding government role, limiting church-based providers, and favoring school-based care. Author Marcia Snodgrass at 6900 Council St NE notes support for parental choice and mentions Tauke alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Bush
Senate
Tom Tauke
Tauke
Marcia Snodgrass
Council St. NE
Hasley for State Senate in the 25th District
Supporter Mike Karoules advocates for Andy Hasley as state senator for the 25th District. The message emphasizes backing Hasley to strengthen families curb government growth and hold taxes in check. Address included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hasley
Mike Karoules
Mitvalsky Ct
Sad jail experience taints a child’s memories
A letter writer laments a girl named Aunna Schmidt and her siblings being jailed, calling the episode a sad, lasting memory for a beautiful child. The writer, a grandfather of five, hopes the incident won’t be recalled with humor and urges reflection on the impact of such experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunna Schmidt
Aunna
Who bears responsibility for the S&L scandals
The piece argues shared blame across Congress, regulators, S&L officers and directors, depositors, and taxpayers. Deregulation and higher insured limits spurred risky investments in secondary markets, oil and farm crises triggered losses, while RTC liquidations shifted costs to taxpayers as the public bears the ultimate financial burden.
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Congress
S&l
Resolution Trust Corp
S&ls
Texas
California
Colorado
Florida
Washington
RTC
Federal Home Loan Bank
Sam
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Saddam Hussein
the Fox
Michael Hancock
Farmworker Justice Fund
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
the Gazette
Harris
Hasley
Ron Strohman
Third Ave
Apt. A
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