Fear and policy in safer skies after ValuJet crash
An opinion piece argues fear drives air travel decisions more than data. It cites Nations Air’s price drops and bookings slump after ValuJet reports, calls for FAA and DOT action to assure small airlines remain safe, and warns against sacrificing safety for savings.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Department of Transportation
Nations Air
Philadelphia
Usair
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What price are we prepared to pay for dialysis costs
A syndicated column examines the rise of dialysis since the 1960s, the cost explosion, and ethical questions about access, rationing, and national health policy. It notes Medicare coverage since 1973, growing patient numbers, high per patient costs, and debates on how to curb spending without compromising care.
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Congress
Medicare
Journal of the American Medical Association
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Dole reshapes campaign with bold conservative agenda
Charen reports Sen. Dole shifts from generic talk to clear moral and policy stakes. He attacks Clinton vetoes, presses school choice, teen pregnancy enforcement, tax credits for charity, and a 15 percent tax cut, portraying himself as the bold conservative since Reagan.
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America
Cole
Dole
California
Teachers’ Union
Ronald Reagan
Charen
Reagan White House
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