Public reaction to Clinton scandals remains divided
Opinion pages express disbelief at high job approval despite accusations. The piece argues for concrete proof before impeachment, noting no smoking gun or Watergate tapes from Starr. It questions public appetite for ongoing scandals and suggests Americans may accept guilt by association.
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American public wiser than Supreme Court on Clinton suit
Don Kaul argues the Jones case against President Clinton was misguided and politically weaponized. He says the presidency must be shielded from civil suits to avoid crippling leadership, noting the judgment was 9-0 and highlighting the tangled Lewinsky and Whitewater probes. He praises public support for the office despite media and legal attacks. He invites reader responses via email or Tribune Media Services.
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Prayer request from Ottawa Ministerial Association for Palm Sunday
The Ottawa Ministerial Association urges churches to pray a Palm Sunday prayer written for Ottawa schools. The prayer asks for justice, peace, and reconciliation among the school board, teachers, and administrators, seeking a rapid peaceful resolution for the community. Submitted by Rev. Paul Winkler.
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Rethinking Medicare reforms face new talks in Washington
The National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare convenes to urge Congress to shelve Clinton's plan to expand eligibility to near elderly 62 to 64 and some 55 year olds laid off. White House backing aims for a fall vote, but long term financing remains doubtful amid trust fund strain and solvency concerns.
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Irish history shows how famine and prejudice shaped America
A column argues for teaching about the Irish potato famine in schools while noting how Irish immigrants and African Americans competed for labor and status in the United States. It weighs multicultural education against historical wounds and urges forgiveness alongside celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
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