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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1997
Page
4
Reform movement sees real chance as President Clinton pursues changes to welfare law. He urges private sector job creation for those exiting welfare, while Speaker Gingrich may understand the situation better than implied and support reform efforts.
In a Texas opinion noted on a talk show, Newt Gingrich warns Congress cannot abandon the poor as federal welfare entitlements end and states take over with tight funding. Governors seek extra state funds for immigrants and child care amid rising homelessness and hunger. CBO cites a 1.4 billion shortfall. Washington must ensure reform succeeds or bear blame.
The National Abortion Federation notes violence remains unacceptably high as clinics face explosions in Atlanta and Tulsa. President Clinton condemns terrorism and urges heightened law enforcement protection ahead of Roe v. Wade anniversary. Mayor Campbell boosts Atlanta clinic security.
Feder critiques the medical marijuana push, noting weak doctor endorsements, biased studies, and safety concerns. He argues voters face misinformation as California and Arizona leans toward legalization while medical groups oppose it.
The essay argues the First Amendment is treated as supreme by proponents of Larry Flynt’s pornographic works. It questions whether some freedoms are prioritized over others and critiques the idea of preferred freedoms within constitutional interpretation. The piece notes Ninth Amendment limits and criticizes federal courts for extending limits to states.
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