Line-item Veto Debate Stalls in Congress
Jim Hitch reports on the line-item veto issue tied to the Contract with America. Republicans push for the veto to curb pork while Congress and the White House debate its use, but no action seems imminent this year. The New York Times editorial notes political dynamics favoring caution over granting presidential power.
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Coaches push to loosen rules in Kansas sports
Guest editorials fault coaches for misinformation about the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The column warns that weakening rules benefits coaches, not students, as off season contact and camps could grow, while summer work and part time jobs conflict with training. The piece cautions against Oklahoma and Texas style loose models.
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Indignant Reynolds and Bev Heard case roils Chicago politics
A dialogue reveals a Chicago scandal around Beverly Heard, Reynolds, and a prosecutor Jack O Malley. The taped court drama, sexual rumors, and possible coercion test the justice system, while Reynolds defends himself amid family strain and public scrutiny. Authorities threaten obstruction of justice if Heard recants.
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Warships and bombers strike Japan fifty years ago today
Fifty years ago American warships and bombers conducted strikes on targets across the Japanese home islands. Pierre Laval, fugitive vice premier of Vichy France, surrendered to American troops in Austria and was handed to French authorities for treason trial, with conviction and execution anticipated.
Medicare's future sparks partisan debate on reforms
AP report marks the 30th anniversary of Medicare's 1965 signing as costs surge from 3.4 billion to an estimated 181.5 billion this year. Republicans and Democrats dodge specifics, urging plans to curb growth through options, higher fees, or later eligibility, while Clinton and Gingrich trade barbs over saving or wrecking the program.
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