China watchers eye leadership shift as Beijing readies change
Reporter notes speculation of a new Chinese leader as internal politics stay secret and the politburo appears poised to install a successor. Shanghai figures, tech marvels, and corruption concerns frame a vivid travelogue of China’s capital and its global image.
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Editorial: Call for Disclosure of Donors Behind Shadow Campaigns
The Center for Responsive Politics estimates six billion dollars will be spent in the 2012 elections. The piece urges Congress to require disclosure of donors to outside groups that fund political advertising and opposition campaigns, arguing this increases accountability and reduces misinformation.
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Supreme Court debated standing in secret government spying case
Justices weighed whether citizens can challenge a secret national security program under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Observers split on the court’s reception, with some skeptical of the government’s standing defense and others wary of its reach, as lawmakers consider stronger guardrails.
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Four More Years of Big Government Debate After Sandy
The piece argues Obama’s reelection will expand government spending, cites Hurricane Sandy as justification for federal action, and contrasts calls for FEMA and climate policy with Ron Paul’s view of private insurance and minimal government role. The author claims private insurers would not cover coastal build sites, prompting taxpayer-backed guarantees.
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Doonesbury Dear Doctor K Teen Mood Overview
A Dear Doctor K column distinguishes normal teen mood swings from clinical low mood in adolescents. It outlines symptoms such as persistent sadness irritability loss of interest weight or appetite changes and functional impairment at home school or work. The piece warns about risks including substance use and potential self harm.
Roswell seniors named October 1987 Students of the Month
Five Roswell High School seniors were named October 1987 Students of the Month by local civic groups. Patrick Allen and Loretta Ann Candelaria earned honors from the Roswell Elks Club, Charles D. De Groot from Roswell Rotary, Christine Dickman from Pecos Valley Rotary, Tien V. Nguyen from Roswell Kiwanis, and Lesslie Skaggs from Roswell Roadrunner Sertoma.
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