Patrick's Profiles on Special Interest Groups
An encore column critiques special interest groups for bullying officials and media, argues taxpayer fatigue with bond failures and education funding, and questions NEA agendas. It urges selflessness, accountability, and wiser use of public funds to educate children.
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National Organization For Women
Queer Nation
Feds
California
National Education Association
Miami Beach
Clarence Thomas
Bush
U.S. Supreme Court
NEA
Thomas
Little Johnny
Susie
Uncle Sam
Aria Tom and
Teresa
United States
Editorial: minimum wage hike framed as election gimmick
The piece argues against raising the minimum wage, labeling it a gimmick that harms small businesses and the economy. It recalls the luxury tax as a failed liberal policy, claims job losses from higher wages, and notes Republicans blocked such mandates while Democrats pushed them.
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Memory Lane
Clinton
Woe to those who are at ease in Zion in Bible reflection
A preacher reflects on comfort and spiritual complacency in Zion. He cites scripture from Amos and Jesus to warn against trusting worldly ease over divine provision, urging reliance on God's spiritual life and forgiveness rather than material blessings. He cautions believers to seek enduring life through Christ.
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Zion
Samaria
House of Israel
Jesus
Christ
God
Crazy Aunt Battles At San Diego Republican Convention
Political columnist Fred Davis portrays a looming clash at the August Republican National Convention in San Diego between pro life forces led by Pat Buchanan and pro choice advocates. The piece weighs Dole’s options, potential co chair arrangements, and the roles of Hyde Whitman McCain and Wilson as factions vie for control of the party platform.
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San Diego
Pat Buchanan
Bob Dole
Bob Novak
Henry Hyde
Illinois
Christine Todd Whitman
New Jersey
Whitman
Buchanan
America
Dole
New Hampshire
McCain
Arizona
California
Christian Coalition
Pete Wilson
Pete
Dianne Feinstein
Kathleen Brown
Republican Party
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