Taiwan election steadies despite China pressure
An uneasy post election calm in Taiwan follows Chen Shui-bian's victory over KMT rivals. Analysts note U S support and Taiwan's defenses maintain the status quo, while Beijing seeks eventual reunification. Experts urge clear U S policy and cautious rhetoric to avoid provoking a broader conflict.
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People’s Republic of China
Taiwan
United States
China
Taipei
Beijing
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Kuomintang
KMT
Washington
Ivan Eland
Cato Institute
U.S
Congress
Eland
Not so glorious food diet panel sparks blunt truths
Charen reports on a heated session with Atkins Ornish Sears and Bethea at a Department of Agriculture event. The debate centers on low carb and high fat plans, calorie reduction, and American eating habits while noting rising obesity and the culture of excess.
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Robert Atkins
Dean Ornish
Barry Sears
Morrison Bethea
Atkins
Department of Agriculture
Beverly Hills
John McDougal
Africa
Middle East
Far East
United States
Europe
America
M&ms
Reese’s
Charen
Reagan White House
Campaign laws favor the wealthy in Illinois race
Stephen Chapman argues that campaign finance rules tilt the playing field toward rich incumbents. He notes the 10th district race features mega-spenders Shawn Donnelley and Andrew Hochberg, while rivals like Mark Damisch and Mark Kirk face fundraising constraints. He says limits deny equal access and inflate influence of wealth.
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Illinois
John Edward Porter
Chicago
North Shore
Wisconsin
Lauren Beth Gash
Shawn Margaret Donnelley
Sportmart
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Donnelley
Hochberg
Congress
Porter
Northbrook
Mark Damisch
Mark Kirk
Supreme Court
Shawn Donnelley
Boston Globe
Ted Kennedy
Kirk
Damisch
Minnesota
Tim Penny
Rod Grams
U.S
Chapman
The
Chicago Tribune
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