Perot outlines bipartisanship plan for health care reform
Perot argues a health care restructuring should escape partisan politics. He proposes a bipartisan team, expert design, plain language explanations, pilot testing with government employees, and a public vote if affordable. He warns real change would be delayed for years.
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Perot
No kidding by Karl A Van Asselt
Karl A Van Asselt explores the idea of twins and double lives, spotlighting six famous people who shared twin-like traits or remarkable parallel paths, revealing surprising connections and curious coincidences.
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Doonesbury cartoon targets Clinton with floating waffle depiction
White House critics view Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury waffle as a harsh insult amid efforts to project Clinton as decisive. The strip features a levitating waffle delivering health care quotes while Clinton’s image is mocked for weight, hair, and chin, with White House aides and pundits weighing the impact.
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New York Newsday
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Baseball strike exposes owners and players split
A columnist argues the baseball salary cap fight harms the sport, noting owners push for caps while players’ salaries rise. He contrasts multimillionaires with Little League stars, praising ESPN coverage of the Williamsport World Series where young players play for love of the game.
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Kansas City
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A satirical take on baseball strikes and fans
The writer rails at the baseball strike while lampooning fans gamblers and pundits such as Steve Sarmier from Las Vegas who bet on team wins. He mocks Cubs loyalty and laments lost bets, then pivots to a comical view of shifting interests from the game to other entertainment.
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Tipping and service woes at local restaurant note
A diner laments poor service after unreturned drink and food plates in a casual eatery with free refills. The reader also requests Calvin and Hobbes return to the comics page and mentions the baseball season ending.
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Calvin & Hobbes
Herald
Appanoose Recreation Commission delivers caring coaches
A reader from Appanoose thanks the commission for securing coaches who prioritize children’s development and participation. The note highlights a pee-wee player’s positive experience under a great coach, praises Larry’s dedication, and hopes Ottawa learns from the season to improve next year.
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Appanoose
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Clinton vaccines program scrapped after federal plan
A reader letter references the Clinton administration ending a 500 million immunization initiative while criticizing federal programs. The note urges contacting representatives and senators to oppose government overreach and universal health care. Local dog noise complaints are also vented with a call in line for public input.
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Clinton
Ottawa Herald
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