Dole Flags Bosnia Resolution With Exit Strategy
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole quotes strategic differences on Bosnia as the Senate plans a resolution supporting American forces while including provisions on arming Bosnian Muslims and a clear exit strategy.
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Bob Dole
R-Kan
Bosnia
Clinton orders 700 US troops to Bosnia for logistics support
President Clinton asserts a unique responsibility as he approves sending 700 American troops trained in logistics and communications into Bosnia to bolster the mission. The move marks a decisive commitment to support peacekeeping efforts amid ongoing regional instability.
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Bosnia
U.S
Job Market Projection for Graduates Next Spring
Patrick Scheetz of Michigan State University's survey predicts graduates will face a competitive job market but will find it somewhat easier to convert degrees into salaries next spring, particularly for those with internships.
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Patrick Scheetz
Michigan State University
Salem echoes in modern witch trials against alleged pedophiles
The piece critiques Washington state sex abuse prosecutions, citing Wenatchee officials and high pressure tactics. It notes memory recovery, lack of confrontation rights, and overzealous officials mirroring Salem era theodicy. It profiles pro bono defense by Paul-Noel Chretien and colleagues and mentions Robersons jailed on bond with a foster child.
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Massachusetts
Washington
Mike Lowry
U.S. Justice Department
Janet Reno
Wenatchee
Paul-Noel Chretien
Cornell
America
Robert Roberson
Connie
Rebekah
Chretien
Hell
Phonygate claims against GOPAC echo FEC dispute over Newt Gingrich
The piece argues the Federal Election Commission charges against GOPAC are weak and mostly non criminal. It notes GOPAC's pre 1991 activities included funding state and local races and paying Gingrich aides. It points out GOPAC helped Republicans gain local and state power by promoting a shared message and supporting candidates nationwide.
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Newt Gingrich
Federal Election Commission
GOPAC
Republican Political Action Committee
Washington
FEC
Newt
Gingrich
American Express
Mr. Big
Georgia
GOP
General Sherman
Clinton signs repeal of speed limit and helmet rule
The piece argues President Clinton endorsed repealing the 55 mph national speed limit and the motorcycle helmet law citing political pressures. It notes DOT warned of deaths and costs, while Republicans allied with Western Democrats tied repeal to highway funding. It claims Clinton feared veto clashes and cites potential traffic deaths and shifts in energy concerns since the 1970s.
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Arkansas
East
Congress
Bosnia
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DOT
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Senate
Richard Nixon
U.S
Talking points expose beltway and bipartisanship shifts
A Washington Post style piece notes lawmakers openly distributing talking points since 1993. Republicans and Democrats publish one page memos to guide public debate on budget and policy, framing battles as partisan versus people.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Mary Crawford
The
Republican National Committee
RNC
GOP
Democratic Policy’ Committee
Senate Democrats
Talking Points
Crawford
New York Times
Washington Post
Ashington
Constitutional Checks and Government Inefficiencies
A King Features Syndicate op-ed argues that government remains true to the Constitution with three branches acting as checks. It decries modern views of a cooperative executive and praises constitutional structure while calling for limits on federal judiciary power and periodic reconfirmation to curb usurpation.
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Thomas Jefferson
King Features Syndicate
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