France is acting irresponsibly on underground nuclear tests
The Austin American Statesman notes France plans underground tests on a South Pacific atoll despite warnings from Greenpeace and world opinion. It argues such tests undermine the test ban and urges President Chirac to reconsider, contrasting with China’s recent explosion and support for arms control.
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Washington decision rush shocks Capitol Hill in 104th Congress
Moving through Washington, Republicans push the appropriations process with resolve while the Senate slows on the Contract With America. Democrats await openings as intraparty divisions and delays loom, but no votes yet bite the GOP.
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Gingrich May Capitulate On Public Broadcasting Funding
Syndicated column notes Newt Gingrich asserted no taxpayer funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The piece traces his stance from December to July, cites a 240 million FY1998 figure, and discusses political symbolism, private funding talk, and potential consequences for PBS and CPB.
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Washington Cozy with Red China Meditations
Feder argues Washington errs in appeasing Beijing over Taiwan and Hanoi while praising Taiwan as free and democratic. He contends true democracy exists only in Taiwan, contrasts human rights abuses in China with Taiwan’s freedoms, and condemns U.S. one China policy and prior recognitions. He cites Wu case and calls for clear stance against PRC tyranny.
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