Clinton Colombia aid package sparks bipartisan backlash
Washington columnist Jim Hoagland argues the 1.7 billion Colombia aid plan reflects political calculation over strategy. He critiques White House push, GOP pressure, and fears of an open-ended military commitment with Blackhawk helicopters amid drug wars and guerrilla threats. He questions long term costs and policy consistency.
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Public Forum Letter Addresses Media Privacy and Oil Pricing
A Lawrence writer protests an March issue article about a LHS graduate shot in Oregon, accusing the piece of intruding on a grieving family and mentioning past marijuana rumors. The letter also asks journalists to avoid archived sensitive details. It then discusses gasoline prices, blaming OPEC and big oil for price manipulation and calling for government accountability and true origin documentation.
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