Adams Elected to House Seated in Plymouth Massachusetts
John Quincy Adams, after four years as U.S. president, won a seat in the Plymouth district Massachusetts House of Representatives and planned to hold it until his death in 1848. He wrote in his diary that his presidential election gave him less pleasure than this congressional victory.
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Our Opinion on a New Era for Congress Under Gingrich
The piece weighs whether a stronger legislative branch can regain power from the executive as Newt Gingrich leads a new party in Congress. It notes the constitutional design of divided power, the slow, messy process of government, and the potential shift away from an all-powerful presidency as Gingrich expands beyond the GOP Contract with America.
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Welfare reform debate highlights risks and aims
Syndicated columnist Beck argues welfare reform must balance cutting dependency with protecting children. He notes costs exceed 3.5 trillion since 1965 and 1994 outlays at 185 billion, urging cautious changes, work requirements, and careful shifts to state administration while preserving vulnerable families. Nancy Kassebaum proposes Medicaid transfer to states. Beck writes for the Chicago Tribune.
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Connie Chung Faces Backlash Over Gingrich Mom Clip
Royko criticizes Connie Chung for tricking Kathleen Gingrich into blurting Hillary Clinton insult on air. The column defends Newt Gingrich and mocks press sensationalism while urging accountability and restraint in coverage.
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