States' rights used as refuge by scoundrels, equal justice noted
A commentary asserts that common sense and equal justice should prevail and warns that states' rights are often invoked as cover by unscrupulous interests in political debates.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1995
Page
4
Panetta Attacks State Authority Over Civil Justice Reform
White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta criticized the Contract with America proposed product liability reforms and warned the measures could usurp state authority as House hearings began this week. The administration signaling likely reflects posturing over federalism and legal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
White House
Leon Panetta
America
Panetta and Clinton camp clash over civil procedure reform
The columnist argues the GOP Common Sense Legal Reforms Act would curb punitive damages and limit joint liability, restoring fairness to civil cases in state and federal courts. They urge uniform justice across jurisdictions, noting reforms could lower costs but risk reducing victims’ redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panetta
Clinton
America
GOP
White House
Jerk ethics and a pizza thief in a three strikes era
Syndicated columnist Royko argues the three strikes law led to a 25 to life sentence for a pizza thief, a cautionary tale about harsh punishment for minor crimes. He cites liberal objections and expands into social critique of modern jerks and public behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
California
Children Speak Out On Television Influence On Kids
A reader survey shows children view TV as shaping their lives and morals more than adults admit. Many watch over two hours daily, with 54 percent having TVs in their rooms and 66 percent in homes with three or more sets. Most would choose family time over TV, yet parents are often busy with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Television
MTV
Mom
Newsweek
Allen
Paul Simon
D-irl
Lesoes
Thomas
Radio Telvision
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P.O
Odessa
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Chicago
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Royko
The
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Noemi Amadica
Mike Royko
Killmore
By Bruce Tinsley
Deanneie Seb
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