Tsongas editorial: manufacturing base and sacrifice needed
Editorial notes Tsongas ended his presidential bid due to funds while his view that the U S must retain a manufacturing base and endure economic sacrifice stands out. He believed long term decline could be reversed with grim but necessary steps, a stance the paper says will be missed on the primary trail.
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Oklahoma Tax Reform Signals National Governance Crisis
The Oklahoma move to require a three fourths vote for tax increases and empower statewide referendums signals deep voter anger with legislators. It questions national governance as Congress and the White House are urged to adopt similar accountability to avoid widespread distrust and potential collapse of representative government.
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Readers are urged to send signed letters with the writer's address and a phone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published to ensure accountability and authenticity of correspondence.
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Scandal in Congress Shows Silver Lining in Bank Flap
A column argues the House paystub check system exposed chronic Congress laxity. It contends the scandal reveals structural rot, prompts calls for reform, and could yield a wiser, more accountable next Congress with professionals managing internal affairs.
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Hillary Clinton the power behind the campaign
The piece argues Hillary Clinton is a central, ambitious force in Bill Clinton’s 1990s campaign, not merely a supportive spouse. It notes her Yale Law School background, political influence, and potential future power as a de facto co president, while acknowledging the debate clash with Jerry Brown and the campaign dynamics.
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