McCall proposes taxable repayment for pro success in Texas
State Rep. Brian McCall of Plano urges a new law taxing Texas college athletes who turn pro and sign contracts of 250000 dollars or more, requiring repayment of their scholarships to public universities. The proposal aims to penalize local athletes but could gain popularity if adopted by other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian McCall
Texas
Plano Republican
Washington
Newt Gingrich
White House
Secret Service
Florida
Joycelyn Elders
Clintons
Bill Clinton
Pons Gee Prat
Eera
McCall Scholarship Plan Could Expand and Enforce Repayment
Opinion pieces question McCall’s idea to tax all taxpayer funded scholarships. If broadened, any successful person might owe back their college aid. The Waco Tribune-Herald mocks the notion while a Washington view lauds Lloyd Bentsen as a lifelong public servant. The San Antonio Express-News urges burying NATO, arguing it no longer defines a mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall
Lloyd Bentsen
Treasury
Clinton
Bentsen
White House
Washington
Texas
B.A
Dunagin’s People Reflects on Sen Helms Remarks
In fairness to Senator Helms, Dunagin states that what he intended to say should have made sense. The remark is presented as a measured defense of Helms’s stated position and calls for accurate interpretation of his comments amid scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Helms
Elders column defends drug legalization with confrontational edge
A syndicated columnist argues Joycelyn Elders exposed conservative hypocrisy after her dismissal as Surgeon General. The piece contends Elders’ call for drug legalization would reduce crime and criticizes Clinton aides for masking agendas, urging clear public choice and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joycelyn Elders
Clinton
White House
U.N
The High Tech Christmas Doom and DOS Prank Origin
A humorous yet pointed column laments holiday technology fever. It links computer hype to stress and buyer regret, recounts a Harvard prank that allegedly birthed DOS, and warns of tech fear and dependency as families cope with new machines and endless setup.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Trever
Editorial
Reeks
Waco Tribune-Herald
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Bosnia
United States
San Antonio Express-News
Dunagin
Ovens Yee Otanto Rentest Indicate, Inc
Modelsa
Gary Newsom
Bill Salter
Ken Brodnax
Ania c
Bob Jones University
America
Hubert H
Psiete Pra
Vin Suprynowicz
Weenie
Harvard
Bill Gates
Colly Royko
The
Chicago Tribune
Mike Royko