Bankruptcy overhaul aims to curb easy debt wipeouts
Congress debates changing Chapter 7 to curb consumer debt discharge while protecting those facing genuine losses. Credit card firms push for safeguards, but critics say firms deserve scrutiny for aggressive marketing that fuels bankruptcies. Nearly 1.4 million Americans filed personal bankruptcies last year, up 300 percent since 1980.
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Mothers debate Clinton scandal shaping daughters values
Columnist Vickie Hull uses the Monica Lewinsky and Hillary Clinton saga to warn parents about teaching children integrity and respect for the presidency. She urges clear conversations on morality, consequences, and fair treatment, while contrasting fame, money, and public shame with personal honor.
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Political tempers rise as Clinton impeachment rumbles on
A critical column rails at partisan games in the Clinton impeachment saga. The author argues Republicans relish the process, predicts a more conservative next Congress, and criticizes the ongoing hearings, Starr’s investigations, and settlement attempts with Paula Jones. The piece closes with sharp satire on the state of the nation.
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Shadow of impeachment frames Clinton midterm politics
As Americans vote to form the next Congress, impeachment probes shadow this midterm. Republicans avoid overt actions while Democrats call it political. Analysts weigh turnout swings and the potential reshaping of House and Senate majorities amid lingering scandal. Clinton urges resilience as history looms.
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