Welfare reform dominates 1996 campaign narrative
The welfare issue shapes the 1996 presidential race as Clinton and Dole present diverging reform plans. Clinton touts partial waivers and a centralized approach while Dole backs block grants to states with capped federal spending. The debate, ongoing since 1992, signals a potential end to welfare as a defining campaign focal point.
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Roswell Community Praised for Youth Activities
A longtime resident praises Roswell for a vibrant, involved community that keeps youth happy and busy. He credits parks, pools, free matinees and the zoo for a smoother summer with three children, thanking everyone responsible and urging continued excellence.
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August 10 1995 highlights stamp history and events
On this day in history several milestones are recorded. In 1846 Congress chartered the Smithsonian Institution named after James Smithson. In 1792 mobs in Paris attacked Louis XVI's palace. In 1809 Ecuador declared independence from Spain. In 1821 Missouri became the 24th state.
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Billy Mills to Speak at Roswell Training Center
Aug 1970 event notes Billy Mills the only American Indian Olympic 10,000 m gold medalist will visit Roswell Employment Training Center for a talk later this week. Also, Cindy Letcher nine and Sandy Reames 12 won bicycles in Mountain Bell home safety contest. The August Roswell Newcomers Club met at Roswell Inn with President Rusty Newkirk leading a brief business session and Jane Garrett introducing guests.
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Billy Mills
Roswell
Cindy Letcher
Sandy Reames
Mountain Bell
Red River as a New Mexico secret and treasure
A trek through Red River highlights its 100 year town history, Mormon mining roots, and rising tourism since 1945. Texans drive the Plate count, while New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle offers skiing, hiking, and summer getaways. Nearby towns like Taos, Ruidoso, and Santa Fe shape prices and pace.
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Silver City
Ed Mechem
Mechem
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Taos
Sarajevo through World War I to the Balkans crisis
A political reflection tracing Sarajevo from World War I origins to post‑Cold War conflicts. It discusses Croatian and Bosnian Serb clashes, the role of the United Nations, NATO, and U.S. policy, and how World War II and Soviet influence shaped modern diplomacy, ending with reflections on ethnic cleansing in Yugoslavia and Russia, Germany, France, and England.
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France
England
Welfare overhaul falters as Senate delays action
Senate Republicans fail to push the 60 year welfare reform through before recess. Dole postpones floor action until September amid GOP splits with Gramm and conservative critics. Democrats push amendments as negotiations aim to resolve child care funding and immigrant/teenage mother benefit provisions.
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Joseph Lieberman
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Dole
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Lauch Faircloth
R-N.c
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R-Mo
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MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour
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R-Ore
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