Fayette County education board settles Arritt grievance
Fayette County Board of Education approves a 5000 dollar cash settlement with David Arritt over a promotions dispute involving Superintendent Larry Coleman. Arritt alleged board members conspired to block his appointment to director of the Fayette Plateau Vo Tech Center, citing open meetings act violations. The board, now reduced in membership, faces taxpayer backlash over the cost of the settlement.
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Road rage and the sane driver’s dilemma
A columnist muses on road rage as a modern, widespread phenomenon linked to fast living. He jokes about alcohol, marijuana, and speed limits, noting how once behind the wheel nice people become aggressive. He proposes blanding the ride with elevator music to curb temper.
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Clinton claims credit for surpluses amid fiscal debate
The piece argues that the alleged $70 billion surplus is not real and that policy choices under Clinton delayed true balance. It notes Social Security funds and a $104 billion intake masking deficits, critiques tax hikes as insufficient, and warns against health care plans while praising economy-driven restraint and Fed policies. It concludes by questioning Clinton’s accountability for the economic outcome.
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Open-ended impeachment inquiry mirrors Watergate precedent
The piece argues that House impeachment inquiries should be open-ended to avoid randomness and to follow a historic model from Watergate. It warns against a wide, unfocused hunt for dirt and says focus should remain on perjury and obstruction related to the Lewinsky affair unless new facts arise.
Tom Bradley’s enduring Los Angeles mayoral legacy
Tom Bradley defeated Sam Yorty once and then won re election to become LA’s first black mayor. He led 20 years in office pushing a calm rational policy, expanding trade with Asia while consigning many unwanted civic issues to history. Bradley died at 80 after rising from poverty to public leadership.
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