Clinton's first 100 days under scrutiny in politics wave
Deborah Mesce reports on the enduring 100 day benchmark for presidents, noting Roosevelt's early New Deal push, Clinton's cautious goals, and expert opinions that the period shapes reputation more than a fixed agenda. Analysts warn against overemphasis, citing Carter and Bush missteps and Bandow calling the idea often silly.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Congress
Clinton
Stephen J. Wayne
Georgetown University
Reagan
Wayne
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
Carter
Bush
Doug Bandow
Cato Institute
Revival time for the GOP
AP report surveys GOP efforts to rebuild its base amid right wing influence. Governors urge a broad inclusive conservatism while moderates fear the rise of the religious right. Dole calls for a center oriented, tent style party ahead of 1994 and 1996 cycles. Goldwater warns parties tire after about 20 years.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
GOP
John Birch Society
Pat Robertson
Christian Coalition
Lake Geneva
Wis
Robert Michel
House
Bob Dole
Senate
Bush
Goldwater
Congress
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Dole
Republican Party
White House
Phoenix
ABC
U S policy on China sparks debate over human rights and trade
The column argues U S policy toward China is inconsistent amid rising trade deficits with China and a Beijing crackdown. It notes Bush vetoes on reform bills, dissident Sheng Tong's return and arrest, and calls for stronger measures, warnings about cheap Chinese goods, and a critique of globalization and executions for fraud.
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Miami
U.S
China
Guizhou
Bush
Congress
Sheng Tong
Boston
Beijing
Japan
Bill Clinton
White House
United States
Persian Gulf
Warning signs not evidence of infidelity
A reader shares a letter about suspected infidelity with eight clues and warns others to avoid jumping to conclusions. Dear Ann advises looking for a definite pattern in four of the eight clues before reacting.
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Ann
Victor
Newark
C.D.B
Birmingham
Ala
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Associated Press
Stephen Hess
Brookings Institution
Lee Sigelman
George Washington University
Sigelman
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Jsefor
Russia
Bosnia
Korea
Olaed
Walter R. Mears
Neil Newhouse
Carroll Campbell
South Carolina
Ray Bliss
Nixon
Vietnam
Bliss
Ann Landers
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