Time to open White House to naturalized citizens
The editorial argues amending the Constitution to remove birth citizenship for presidents. It compares 20 and 35 year residency options, favors 35 years, cites Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jennifer Granholm as examples, and asserts loyalty can come from long naturalization. Change may be slow but is the right move.
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White House
Congress
Vic Snyder
D-Ark
California
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger
Jennifer Granholm
Michigan
Canada
United States
America
Feds fumbled the flu vaccine and preparedness
Washington writer Matthew Davis argues that U S federal health authorities have wasted years and billions on bioterror readiness while the United States remains vulnerable to regular flu and a potential pandemic. He cites a Liverpool plant shutdown at Chiron and past vaccine shortages, urging broader, modernized production and diversified suppliers.
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Los Angeles
U.S
Liverpool
California
Chiron Corp
United States
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Britain
Afghan election mirrors Soweto moment as voters endure
An Afghan election drawn in the shadow of Taliban violence and bad weather echoed South Africa's Soweto passage to democracy. Voters braved threats and long lines while poll workers faced irregularities and an erasable ink. Officials warned results may take weeks as Karzai leads polls, but turnout signals progress toward rule of law.
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Chicago Tribune
Soweto
Afghanistan
Community of Civilized Nations
Hamid Karzai
Karzai
Debate paints Cheney as pro, Edwards as novice
Matt J. Shaffer argues Cheney is a seasoned leader while Edwards appears inexperienced and evasive in the vice presidential debate. He notes Kerry’s initial VP pick and McCain’s rejection, calling Edwards an empty suit with crafted emotion. Cedar Rapids.
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Cheney
Edwards
Dick Cheney
John Edwards
John Kerry
Senate
Kerry
John McCain
Arizona
McCain
Bush
Matt J. Shaffer
Cedar Rapids
Polluters enjoy free rein under Bush administration
The piece contends that promises by candidates fade once in office, citing George W. Bush as failing to curb air and water pollution. It accuses his Cabinet of polluting the environments they should protect and notes ties between Bush allies and lumber companies.
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Congress
George W. Bush
Bush
United States
Letters argue against Bush policies and Iraq war
A reader criticizes government road subsidies through timber areas and expansion of protected zones for recreational use. The letter accuses the Bush administration of fear tactics after September 11, denies support for the Iraq war, urges focusing resources domestically, and warns that U.S. actions fueling hatred abroad threaten safety and long term security. The writer supports troops but questions war rationale and U.S. foreign policy.
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