Editorial urges Romer to push deficit reduction nationwide
The piece credits Roy Romer for challenging governors to make reducing the federal deficit a priority. It argues political will is the barrier and questions whether Congress will support a deficit plan. It calls for government fitness, fewer jobs via attrition, avoiding new programs, and finding alternatives to government employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olorado
Roy Romer
National Governors’ Association
Washington
Romer
Congress
Pork and Politics At Capitol Hill Hog Farm
Guest opinion argues the 1993 farm bill is loaded with pork funding including wetlands cuts, market promotion payouts, and food programs. It notes beekeeping subsidies survive, USDA cuts are minor, and lawmakers pursue self interest as pork dominates spending. The piece warns overindulgence could be fatal and calls for a dietary shift.
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Capitol Hill
House-Senate
U.S. Agriculture
Congress
Hank Brown
Colorado
North
South Dakota
U.S. Department of Agriculture
House
Senate
USDA
Richard Gephardt
Missouri
Washington
Richard Darman
Office of Management,and Budget
Wall Street Journal
America
Letters to the Editor Policy Encouraged Signatures
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with full address and a phone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published and the paper asks contributors to provide contact details to expedite confirmation.
Baby Diary of Shaye Bemis Walks Into Attention
Commentary midweek review recounts Shaye Bemis born May 3 1991 to Debra Lee and Jay Bemis. The infant describes seeking attention by walking crawling and exploring, while parents enforce safety. Diary notes include pulling toilet paper ripping sheets reaching electrical cords opening cabinets and turning off the television. The piece highlights family reactions and parenting challenges in early days.
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Baby Diary of
Shaye Lee Bemis
Debra Lee and
Jay Bemis
Shaye
Dad
Morality and Policy in Response to Serbian Atrocities
The piece argues for a principled international reaction to Serbia’s actions in Bosnia, weighing moral duty against practical limits of force. It cites Moynihan and Lantos, warns against inaction, discusses UN capabilities, air strikes limits, and the need to uphold international law while acknowledging sovereignty concerns.
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Washington
Europe
Danzig
Bosnia
United Nations
Belgium
Kuwait
Pat Moynihan
Serbia
Raoul Wallenberg
Lantos
Singapore
Santos
United States
U.S
United Nations Coul
Dalmatian
Belgrade
Sarajevo
Balkans
Moynihan
U.N
Yugoslavia
Woodrow Wilson
Moynitian
Rural Ottawa attack on 75-year-old draws concern
A Ottawa man attacked and robbed a 75-year-old woman in a rural area raises safety worries for elderly residents in Franklin County. Community debate grows over potential printing of a directory listing names addresses phone numbers and maps. Concerns focus on exploitation risks and after hours safety for kids in Forest Park.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
It's Your Quarter feedback and local concerns letter
Readers defend safe parks oppose knife attacks and urge local services. They discuss cable as a luxury, pool hours, hospital board mismanagement, and support for community dialogue on It's Your Quarter inviting further input via a call line.
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Midweek Review
By Jay Bemis
The
Ottawa Herald
George F. Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Forest Park
Quaner
Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
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