Clinton signs declassification push amid secrecy critique
The Clinton administration moves to declassify about 44 million pages, a fraction of National Archives holdings, arguing excessive secrecy wastes taxpayer money and hinders government efficiency. Critics urge open books and stricter safeguards, noting costs and misapplied classifications.
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Toastmasters offer aid to love life and confidence
Dear Abby advised a shy 27 year old to join Toastmasters to improve communication. Roswell hosts two clubs, Monday Noonday at Cattle Baron Restaurant since 1960 and Valley Voices TM at ENMUR Cub Cafeteria Tuesdays at 7 pm. Len Hall, Division E Governor, Toastmasters International.
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Delaware ratifies constitution on landmark 1787 date
On December 7 1994 the Associated Press notes historic events occurring on this date including Delaware becoming the first state to ratify the U S Constitution in 1787 and Pope Paul VI with Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I lifting mutual excommunications from the 1054 split. Thought for Today quotes Hendrik van Loon on ignorance.
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Goddard FFA Members Visit Cottage Sheltered Care Home
Goddard High School Future Homemakers of America members visited Cottage Sheltered Care on South Pennsylvania Avenue. They delivered a fruit basket and cookies made by the members. New Berrendo Middle School Junior Honor Society inductees include Amy Williamson Gretchen Lower Mary Lynn Werner Theresa Stover LaDonna Harral Belle Harris Debbra Hunton Clay Bamhill Louis Jones Pat Carrigan Nancy Allen. Gene Ray named December Student Rotarian. he is the son of Dr. and Mrs. H C Ray of 3611 Bay Meadows Drive.
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Court to hear lottery dispute agenda in New Mexico
In Santa Fe the state Supreme Court will hear arguments December 23 on whether Constitutional Amendment No. 8 misled voters the ballot language linking lottery and video gaming should invalidate its passage. The dispute is raised by Albuquerque lawmakers Buffett and Hawk who argue two issues were improperly combined on one ballot.
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Helms targets Middle East aid to curb budget drift
The incoming GOP leadership on Capitol Hill plans a broad review of foreign aid, with Israel and Middle East partners facing cuts. Helms, new chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, signals a first push against aid to Egypt and Israel, while pledges a restrained position toward Syria and the Golan Heights in seeking peace incentives.
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Term limits divide Republicans as they rise to power
In Washington term limits rise as a key GOP plank yet fear of political backlash tempers action. Newt Gingrich leans toward 12 year caps while opponents warn of retroactive rules and loss of seniority. Strom Thurmond marks 92 with a run in 1996.
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