Draft Hoax Debunked as 2004 Election Rumor
Rep. Boehner notes the Universal National Service Act of 2003 and its quick defeat 2 to 402 in the House. He says the draft idea was political theater, never credible, with Bush and Rumsfeld opposing it and the nation relying on a volunteer military.
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Middletown Journal Leadership Note
Middletown Journal information lists Edwina Blackwell Clark as publisher and M Davin Goodwin as editor with Michael Williams serving as editorial page editor.
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Franklin voters justified in rejecting school levy
The Franklin Board of Education faces a sixth ballot fight since 2001 with a lone November 2 vote on a 9.79 mill operating levy. If approved it would raise about 3.9 million annually for general operations and 795,862 for health and safety. The Journal urges a no vote, citing ongoing public dispute and eroded confidence in the board's leadership.
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Debates matter beyond canned lines in presidential race
The Washington Post review argues debates, though scripted, illuminate candidates beyond sound bites. Institutionalized by the 2004 CPD format, three issues focused exchanges and town hall formats helped voters gauge minds and flaws, with observers noting improved sophistication in evaluating performances.
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Draft fears and political maneuvering spark GOP response
Jeff Hardenbrook, a Dayton Democrat, challenges Rep. John Boehner amid debate over a possible 2005 draft. The piece accuses supporters of misrepresenting Iraq policy while warning that renewed conscription could arise from ongoing military strain and all volunteer system failures.
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