Flat tax idea outlived Forbes bid as reform looms
In the wake of Steve Forbes' exit, American tax reform remains on the agenda. GOP leaders like Bob Dole push for fundamental reform, while House Majority Leader Dick Armey argues the flat tax gains strength from Forbes' campaign. Congressional plans advance with hearings planned, aiming for a simpler system and lower rates, though final results this year seem unlikely.
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TV News Faces Rooftop Journalism Critique
Peter Jennings, accepting the Goldsmith Career Award, argued TV news now leans toward faster reporting at the expense of context and warned against rooftop journalism that treats conflicts from high vantage points. He urged steadier context amid rising sensationalism.
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Darden shoots back in Simpson trial fallout
In an ABC 20/20 interview, Prosecutor Chris Darden slams Johnnie Cochran as a showman and calls F. Lee Bailey a jerk while accusing Judge Ito of surrendering control. He says the black jury acquitted Simpson to punish whites, details tension with Marcia Clark, and defends his and Clark’s controversial conduct during the trial.
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