Brownback links abortion policy to Social Security critique
John D. Montgomery reports U.S. Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas arguing on a constituent circuit tour that Social Security needs funding through private retirement accounts funded by surpluses. He ties abortion to worker numbers, then retracts, urging careful family planning and warning against injecting abortion into the Social Security debate.
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Social Security predicted funding gap pushed to 2014
The Clinton administration forecasts the Social Security trust lasting until 2034, two years later than prior estimates, but warns the trust is not real capital and only a IOU-style account. Surpluses have funded other programs, and the real reckoning remains near, needing reserves in private accounts by the current congressional session to avoid drastic measures later.
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NATO and Clinton accused of racism over Kosovo war
Charley Reese argues NATO and US leaders justify bombing Serbia by human rights rhetoric while ignoring far worse atrocities elsewhere. He accuses Clinton of double standards, notes historical parallels, and questions the humanitarian rationale behind the Kosovo intervention.
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Clinton Kosovo policy draws wide criticism and mockery
Don Kaul surveys U S options in Kosovo noting criticism from Congress foreign policy scholars and the public. He argues no clear path exists between Fortress America retreat and hawkish ground intervention, arguing current strategy remains a half hearted mix with lessons from Munich and Vietnam. He invites reader responses via email or Tribune contact.
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Government Superior to Citizens Warns in Reader Forum
The reader argues zoning laws and bureaucratic power place government above citizens. He cites an V A memo warning of furloughs and service cuts if budgets falter. The 1999 Independent Budget, backed by major veterans groups, urges a $3 billion VA funding increase to meet veterans healthcare needs.
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