Bush faces backlash over wildlife treaty stance
Jose Goldemberg, Brazil's education and environment minister, says a generalized rancor toward President Bush grows as nations react to the United States refusing to sign a global agreement protecting forest wildlife diversity.
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Navy to train all sailors on harassment after cases
Adm. Frank B. Kelso II ordered every sailor and officer to undergo training in response to highly publicized cases of sexual abuse and harassment of women. The move signals zero tolerance and aims to deter misconduct across the service.
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Frank B. Kelso II
Budget squeeze tightens agency budgets on floor
Beginning next week the appropriations committee will begin sending to the floor the most restricted agency budgets funded in the last decade. Majority Leader Richard Gephardt after the House defeated a constitutional amendment to require a balanced federal budget.
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Opinion on abortion polls spark debate on state control
Our Opinion critiques a Rural Service Institute poll from Mansfield University showing broad support for Pennsylvania's new abortion restrictions while urging limits on government intrusion. It argues reducing abortions rests on preventing unwanted pregnancies, not state mandates, and cautions against Big Brother governance.
Other Views A misguided indictment of Caspar Weinberger
The Iran-Contra scandal returns to court as former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger faces five felony counts. Special counsel Lawrence Walsh alleges Weinberger concealed notes and misled Congress about arms sales to Iran and Saudi contributions to the Contras. Critics warn of prosecutorial culture and politicized accountability in Washington.
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The Good Guys and the Bad Guys in Media News
Dan Irwin argues that media violence and sensationalism blur lines between heroes and villains. He cites Rodney King riots coverage and Arthur Ashe privacy clashes, noting reality TV feeds demand scrutiny while public appetites sustain profit through misfortune. He calls for introspection by both press and viewers.
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Budget amendment split state faces shelved debate
The balanced budget amendment failed to reach the two thirds House vote by nine. Supporters soured, with Senate leader George Mitchell calling it a waste to schedule a vote, while opponents warned of deep federal cuts. Republicans backed Bush. Ridge called the vote a disservice. House plans tighter agency budgets to curb spending.
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Neshannock Creek Trail debated in Lawrence County
The article outlines community questions about the Neshannock Creek Trail with details on meetings, funding options, and support from foundations and the federal government. It notes grant money, proposed improvements, and the trail’s preservation of a natural setting while inviting neighbors to join the committee.
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Roger Lehman
State Game Commission
Neshannock Creek
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Lawrence County
Sheila McBeth
New Castle
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