Drug benefits back on Medicare table reaction in polls
An Associated Press editorial notes renewed push to add drug benefits to Medicare after a month on life support. It recalls competing Democrat and Republican plans, arguing seniors need drug coverage, lower prices, and that Medicare should not be used for windfall profits by insurers or drug firms.
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Pharmaceutical Industry
San Antonio Express-News
Nuclear shield debate grows over deployment plan
Defense Secretary Cohen signaled possible backing for a nuclear shield even if the July 7 test fails, arguing a $60 billion investment may be warranted. Carnegie experts doubt real world effectiveness against decoys, European opposition fears a new arms race, and Putin warns of scrapping arms deals if deployed. NKorea hints at detente, while Lott suggests delaying until a new president handles the decision. Public forum directions follow.
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Clinton
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Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
European Community of Nations
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United States
Vladimir Putin
America
Soviet Union
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South Korea
Congress
Senate
Trent Lott
Fort Worth
DNA claims against death penalty miss the point
Ann Coulter argues that DNA exonerations do not prove innocence in capital cases. She contends anti death penalty advocates mislead via racism charges and claim capital punishment is unfair. She notes DNA is one evidence piece and juries might still convict. The piece cites low execution rates since 1977 and notes no proven innocent executions in 50 years.
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Supreme Court
Coulter
Human Events
Pale Hearts and Privilege The White Confession
Donfeders syndicated columnist apologizes for whiteness citing a Simmons College conference on whiteness and multiculturalism. He lists alleged white-caused societal gains, laments racial privilege, and claims personal responsibility for Caucasian actions while noting his role in journalism and life opportunities.
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Paul Marcus
England
America
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Thomas Edison
Wright Brothers
Henry Ford
Lee de Forest
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