Federalism challenged as unfunded mandates fuel revolt
Governor Michael Leavitt argues states should control their destinies under the 10th Amendment while criticizing Washington’s unfunded mandates. Mayors from Scotland Neck and Santa Barbara cite costly compliance rules, and Ohio Governor George Voinovich warns of billions in costs as a national revolt against federal overreach grows.
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Nevada
Utah
Leavitt
Washington
Congress
United States
Ford Harrison
Scotland Neck
N.C
National Journal
Environmental Protection Agency
Harrison
EPA
Hal Conklin
Santa Barbara
Calif
Ohio
George Voinovich
Information superhighway critique from a reflective shade
A meditation on the information superhighway contrasting rapid telecom growth with ethical concerns. The piece cites industry journalism on mergers and the Internet’s vast reach, then questions whether technology serves healing and learning or entertainment and consumerism, finishing with a nod to Ortega y Gasset on culture thriving through purposeful enlightenment.
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New York Times
The
Wall Street Journal
Hugh Hefner
Bob Guccione
Larry Flynt
Jose Ortega Y Gasset
Boulder vs Romantics on Environment and Progress
A columnist criticizes overblown Boulder eco-romanticism and defends practical environmentalism. He argues against anti-technology sentiment, warns about dam removals and desertification, and promotes science based solutions for sustainable growth and jobs. The piece frames Babbitt and Reeves in a broader debate on progress, ecology, and survival.
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Boulder
Colo
Rush Limbaugh
Mars
Boulder Daily Camera
Richard Reeves
Bruce Babbitt
Brother Reeves
Brother Babbitt
Arizona
Babbitt
Reeves
Africa
Latin
America
Feds
Central Arizona
Southeast
Molly Ivins Columns at Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Star-Telegram features Molly Ivins as a prominent columnist known for sharp political commentary and incisive humor shaping editorial discourse in Texas media circles.
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Molly Ivins
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Divorce reform bill in Arizona sparks family rights debate
A self styled group allied with state Senator Patty Noland introduced a 25 page domestic relations bill labeled as divorce reform. Critics call it draconian claiming it would worsen custody outcomes, expand court powers, and penalize battered women. Despite opposition the bill died this year but a study committee will review changes next session. Dianne Post, attorney, notes coalition involvement.
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Patty Noland
Tucson
Arizona
Noland
Domestic Relations Court
California
Arizona Coalition Domestic Violence
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Will
Post Writers Group
Molly Ias
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Dianne Post
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