Veterans Health Benefits Face Cuts Stir Public Attention
Veterans agencies are not immune to cuts as the Pentagon plans changes to military health care. Dr. Stephen Joseph, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, warned that uniformed personnel, retirees, and dependents may feel anxiety. Secretary Jesse Brown discussed VA matters amid the shifting policy.
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Texas opinion on budget cuts and juvenile crime bill
The Texas opinion argues against indiscriminate VA budget cuts while praising a tough yet reforming juvenile crime bill. It notes lawmakers, led by Rep Toby Goodman, balanced deterrence with prevention by funding preventive programs alongside harsher penalties for violent juveniles.
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Dole targets Hollywood in bid for relevance
The speech shifts focus from policy to film content as Bob Dole attacks Hollywood for violence in movies. Voters favor governing over media policing and fear politicians who would regulate film content or back assault weapon repeal.
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Egos Drive Public Policy Beliefs Says Sowell Column
In a syndicated piece, columnist Thomas Sowell argues that social crusades such as recycling gun control and diversity policies serve ego gratification of busybodies, not public good. He cites 19th century housing reforms, rising crime, and lengthy appeals in death penalty cases to claim judges shape policy for self praise.
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Immigration debate tests conservatives and reformers in America
President Clinton backs changes from the Commission on Immigration Reform, while conservative leaders like Dick Armey push pro immigration views. The piece notes rising legal and illegal immigration since 1965, welfare use by immigrants, and the challenge of assimilating diverse newcomers, citing Brimelow and O Sullivan. It ends by referencing the New York schools and Bosnia, with attorney Charen as a noted commentator.
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