Choice and the partial birth abortion debate in 1990s politics
The Augusta Chronicle discusses outrage over partial birth abortion, framing it as a clash between Bill Clinton and Bob Dole. It notes the bill’s potential passage if Dole wins, the Senate override stakes, and broad distress even among those not opposed to early abortions.
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Dole
Bill Clinton
Bob Dole
Congress
Clinton
Senate
House
Compassion for illegal immigrants in a troubled community
A guest editorial questions federal handling of illegal immigration after 18 migrants were found in a van bound for New York. It argues local humanity should prevail despite police inaction and criticizes INS for freeing detainees. Views reflect the Herald's opinions, not the editorial staff.
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New York
Kansas Highway Patrol
Immigration and Naturalization Service
INS
Dodge City
All-American First Lady Olympics: a tongue in cheek duel
A columnist proposes a satirical First Lady Olympics pitting Elizabeth Dole against Hillary Clinton. The piece envisions rounds of bikini judging, American Gladiators style battles, a bake-off, and a truth game show with detector machines, ending with a November results tally.
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Mutch
Elizabeth Dole
Hillary Clinton
Illinois
Elizabeth
Hillary
Liddy
Feng Oan
Bob Dole
Bill
Shel Taggier
Bob
Babs Bush
Alex Trebek
White House
U S pushing African solutions for African woes
The Clinton administration seeks a low cost Africa aid strategy using an Africa Crisis Response Force. African troops would be trained and financed to move civilians to safety for humanitarian aid, with UN approval and five African nations volunteering. Secretary Christopher tours Africa to build support amid past non intervention norms.
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Ape Town
South Africa
Clinton
U.S
Africa
Congress
Warren Christopher
Mali
Ethiopia
Tanzania
United States
Washington
Rwanda
Burundi
Liberia
United Nations
Christopher
Salim Ahmed Salim
Organization of African Unity
No Smoking Cab Driver and the Noise of Life
Mike Royko recalls a cab ride to illustrate how smoke free rules and noise debates reveal intolerance on both sides. He narrates encounters with a radio blasting cabbie and a table of loud anti smoking diners, ending with a sharp, humorous call for coexistence.
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Mike Royko
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