Bombing trial seen as test of justice for Oklahoma case
The Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people and injured hundreds tests the U.S. justice system. Indicted are James McVeigh and Terry Nichols for the blast, with Michael Fortier charged with lying and concealing evidence. Prosecutors seek the death penalty for two defendants. defense argues for venue change to ensure a fair, impartial hearing.
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Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Oklahoma City
James McVeigh
Terry Nichols
Michael Fortier
Oklahoma
As Social Security Turns 60 A Call For Change
The piece marks sixty years of Social Security and argues the system is an unstable Ponzi scheme. It cites rising deficits, reliance on U S Treasury bonds, and long term obligations. It references reforms proposed by commissions, including raising the retirement age and shifting taxes to accounts. It warns of surging payroll taxes by 2020 and 2050 if no action occurs.
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Social Security ‘‘Trust Fund
U.S. Treasury
Bipartisan Commission On Entitlement and Tax Reform
Social Security
Letter to the Editor complains about BIZARRO cartoon
Dan Piraro writes to the editor objecting to today's BIZARRO comic claiming it ridicules people who face life threatening problems. He argues the humor trivializes serious issues and expresses frustration at the cartoon’s tone.
Unabomber essay sparks clash over free press and tech
Vin Suprynowicz argues that newspaper reluctance to publish Unabomber writings raises questions about free speech. He contrasts anarchist myth with the bomber’s stated aim to overthrow technology, linking his views to environmental and libertarian thought and noting political reactions to the Oklahoma City bombing.
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Washington Post
New York Times
Clinton
Oklahoma City
U.S. Army
California
Newt Gingrich
Ho Chi Minh
Pol Pot
Dorian Gray
Vin Suprynowicz
Las Vegas Review-Journal
After Dinner Cigar Defense From Clinton Sparks Fire
President Clinton’s remarks on cigars as a counterpoint to teen cigarette limits spark backlash. Reporters pressed him on rare personal cigar use, prompting a defense that likens cigarettes to deadly addiction and cigars to harmless leisure.
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White House
Clinton
Poison
Cigar Image Sparks Debate in Jeff Greenfield Commentary
Jeff Greenfield argues media vilify cigars, noting precedents from Twain to Churchill. He cites cultural phrases like close but no cigar and Give that man a cigar while defending moderate enjoyment and opposing efforts to label cigars as health hazards. He pledges to curb teen smoking as president but rejects equating simple pleasures with deadly habits. Jeff Greenfield is a television commentator and syndicated columnist.
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Jeff Greenfield
Uniformity in state taxes questioned over GTP scheme in North Carolina
Jeffrey A. Pugh of New Bern blasts local and state representatives for uneven application of a 1 percent Local Option Sales and Use Tax and the Global Transportation Park scheme. He argues 13 counties are taxed while 87 are exempt, urging voters to oust those responsible in primaries and general elections.
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Hojoca Corp
Clayton
N.C
S.E
Lenoir
North Carolina
Kinston
GTP
Washington
Jeffrey A. Pugh
New Bern
Hog farm legislation fails to address hog odor issue
State Senator Charlie Albertson touted bills from the last session claiming they would curb odor and environmental problems from large hog operations. Critics say the measures are ineffective publicity stunts and urge real waste control laws and industry accountability to protect residents.
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Charlie Albertson
Albertson
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