Meeting Gives Hope of Better White House Congressional Ties
A cordial meeting between President Clinton and Republican Bill Archer, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, signals potential for greater cooperation and less confrontation between the White House and Congress in the coming year.
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Clinton Archer discuss social security and budget reform
Clinton and Archer exchange ideas on Social Security Medicare and tax policy and seek common ground. The Medicare Trust Fund may run dry in five years social security could fail by 2029 and federal debt interest remains a major expense. Archer outlines 105th Congress priorities including a balanced budget tax reform and Medicare savings.
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Texans weigh tax package amid rising inequality debate
Texans confront Gov George W Bus tax proposal that would raise about 4.1 million in taxes and cut about 4.6 million, with 60 percent of earners under 50 000 paying more while top brackets pay less. The reaction has been protective, prompting questions on democracy and inequality.
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Right to Die Centered in Federalism and Kennedy View
Sobrani argues that the Supreme Court oversteps constitutional bounds by enforcing a broad privacy autonom y right to die while striking state laws. He warns that five justices can veto state laws, undermining federalism, and notes the Court’s expansive reading of the First Amendment over the 10th.
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Justices weigh rights and risks in physician assisted death debate
The Boston Herald summarizes Supreme Court arguments on a right to die, noting cautious justices warn of abuse and broad implications. Critics compare to abortion rights, cite Dutch euthanasia trends, and question who qualifies for death by own action under 14th Amendment.
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