Smoking ban in federal buildings sparks debate and plan shifts
President Clinton signs an order restricting smoking in federal buildings with agency heads allowed to assess full prohibition. The piece argues the ban protects non-smokers from secondhand smoke and notes broader trade goals for South Texas, with San Antonio aiming to capitalize on Mexico linkages and upcoming highway infrastructure to support rising commerce.
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Clinton
Executive Branch
South Texas
San Antonio
Mexico
U.S
Canada
North America
Interstate 35
Congress
Texas
Laredo
Bela
Houston
Detroit
Cynicism and patriotism in modern American politics
A syndicated columnist argues against cynicism in voters and journalists. He cites voter skepticism, political maneuvering by Newt Gingrich, and the need for an informed electorate. Referencing Gertrude Himmelfarb and love of country, the piece urges citizens to engage, uphold civic virtue, and participate in governance rather than retreat into cynicism.
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Gertrude Himmelfarb
Totle
Himmelfarb
Paniatan Fe Guimond
America
Guarantees and market reality in labor disputes and policy
An analysis of economic vows, labor relations, and market constraints. It contrasts Kaufmann's views on productivity, stable currency, and flexible labor with French practices and labor rights. It discusses UPS and Teamsters, job security demands, and the limits of guarantees in a free market context. The piece notes the role of government interventions and education tenure in shaping expectations.
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New York Review of Books
Stanley Kaufmann
France
Droits Acquis
UPS
Teamsters Union
Teamsters
Sueheestas
Soviet Socialist States
Tim Meee
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