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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1997

Page

4

House adopts truth in testimony rule on first day

The measure described as a simple procedural reform may take time to show impact, but the truth in testimony provision approved on the House floor is regarded as a welcome change in the opening session.

House of Representatives

Congress debate on truth in testimony rule gains scope

The proposed rule would require witnesses to disclose federal grants and contracts tied to their groups, signaling the source of influence before committees. While not preventing lobbying by grant recipients, it would reveal which lobbyists are funded by the Treasury, a transparency push in the 104th Congress.

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Feelgood critique of Clinton inaugural lacks substance

Syndicated columnist argues President Clinton's second inaugural address shows hubris and vagueness. He critiques civility claims, partisan rhetoric, and reliance on government solutions while noting contradictions on abortion, multiculturalism, and the meaning of unity versus union.

Clinton

Ethics and law in a free society clash over punishment

The piece argues punishment should target unlawful conduct via communal power, while moral wrongdoing merits noncoercive response. It critiques ethics codes and taxes, defends libertarian views on state burden, and questions whether political figures' actions warrant punishment or mere admonition.

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