Empty logic OUR OPINION on gas prices and politics
An opinion column argues Congress and the Clinton administration focus on politics rather than gas price realities. It notes a nickel rise recently and 14 cents last year, cites reactions from Democrats and Republicans, and questions theories of Big Oil greed while explaining price drivers and regulatory factors.
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Congress
Clinton
Justice Department
Senate
Tom Daschle
Democrats
America
Dole and Company
American Petroleum Institute
API
William F. O'Keefe
O'Keefe
California
Computers Make Instructions Meaningful Not Yet Practical
A syndicated columnist laments how computer manuals confuse users with jargon and excessive options. He argues manuals should teach simple tasks first, then reveal esoteric features, and designers should anticipate user needs and offer easy undo options. Sowell, Hoover Institution senior fellow at Stanford, is cited.
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Saudi Arabia
Sowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Kennedy teaches GOP lesson on steadfast liberal principle
Thomas notes Ted Kennedy stands firm on liberal ideals across issues from environment to health care, contrasting with Republicans who adjust with polls and pragmatism. He argues Kennedy’s consistency informs a comeback narrative despite minority status in the Senate.
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Kennedy
Senate
Tom Daschle
Strom Urmond
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
Bob Dole
White House
Apple
Ronald Reagan
Ted Kennedy
Thomas
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