Back to nature a political trend in Everglades and dams
The piece argues a cross party shift toward restoration over expansion as Maine removes Edwards Dam and Florida plans billions to restore watersheds. It notes Babbitt and King support dam removals, while Gore and Bush back federal funding. The column cautions against overreach but welcomes nature-friendly policy shifts.
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Poerreests
Everglades
Maine
Kennebec River
Houston
Seattle
Angus King
Edwards Dam
Bruce Babbitt
al Gore
Jeb Bush
George W. Bush
Overconfidence in the Economy and Markets
In New York the pace of rising incomes, shifting savings behavior, and buoyant stock speculation fuel a mood of growing confidence. The piece warns that widespread optimism may become risky, citing student beliefs in easy wealth and the nanny state as factors behind potential excesses and market exuberance.
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Conference Board
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
KPMG
Nw York
Political Contact List Fragment
A fragmented directory of contact details for U S leaders and state officials including White House and Senate offices in Washington D C and state capitol offices in Topeka Kansas with phone numbers and office addresses. The legible portions identify Bill Clinton Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryun Bill Graves Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner and Ralph Tanner with partial addresses.
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White House
Washington
D C
Whitehouse
Bill Graves
Topeka
Wpo
Robert Tyson
State Capitel
Ralph Tanner
State Coat
Happiness is not the measure of marriage says columnist
Kathleen Parker argues against chasing happiness in marriage noting a 40 year low and 85 percent predicted to never marry. She urges straight talk on marriage’s purpose, teaches children about commitment, and stresses weathering bad days to strengthen families and society. She cites Utah Gov. Leavitt and calls for tax reform and enduring partnership over personal bliss.
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China
National Marriage Project
Utah
Michael O. Leavitt
Congress
Happi
Leavitt
Crystal City
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparker
Kparker.com
Self-anointed truth squads threaten psychology research
A critique of opponents who condemn APA studies on childhood sexual abuse survivors and demand one size fits all treatment. The House condemnation, media crusades, and religious groups curb scientific debate while experts warn of sidelining nuanced care and delaying progress in therapy.
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American Psychological Association
Family Research Council
The
Christian Coalition
Laura Schlessinger
U.S
House of Representatives
Jack Nicholson
Laura Schlessingers
Pat Robertsons
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