Patrick's Profiles at Bakersfield conference with leaders
Roy Patrick reflects on Bakersfield Kern County as a hub for country music wealth and culture. The piece colors the annual business conference featuring James Baker III, Sam Donaldson, Shirley MacLaine, Jay Leno and Henry Kissinger while hinting at political divides and upcoming speakers Peter Jennings Colin Powell and Paul Anka.
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Bakersfield
Kern County
James Baker III
Sam Donaldson
Sam
Clinton
Donaldson
Baker
Shirley MacLaine
Peter Jennings
Colin Powell
Paul
California Proposition 187 sparks clash over immigration policy
The piece contrasts campaigns for governor and U S Senate amid Prop 187 debates. It notes Mike Huffington admitting employing an illegal immigrant and Gore’s admission of voting against illegal alien legislation. It argues Prop 187 would curb tax drain and protect California’s economy, praising Gov. Pete Wilson’s stance.
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U.S. Senate
Diane Feinstein
Mike Huffington
David Brinkley
al Gore
Washington Post
George Will
Pete Wilson
United States
California
America
Signs and wonders and modern-day apostles debated
The essay weighs whether today’s signs and wonders indicate true divine work or deception. It contrasts Christian teachings on spiritual gifts with warnings about false prophets and false apostles, urging discernment and fidelity to apostolic doctrine. Time will tell whether modern claims align with early Christianity.
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Europe
John
God
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Paul
Food stamp and health care fraud highlighted by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey outlines waste and fraud in federal programs claiming billions lost to food stamp and health care schemes. He cites crooks, non existent stores, and kickbacks, with examples from New York and Minnesota, asserting rampant fraud costs taxpayers and raises premiums. He highlights disposed funds, criminal activity, and government inefficiency.
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USDA
Congress
New York
Minnesota
Medicare
Paul Harvey Products
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