Congress Should Live By Its Own Rules
Congress faces criticism for exempting itself from labor and civil rights laws while enacting them for others. The Congressional Accountability Act would extend protections to staff and congressional employees, forcing lawmakers to follow the same rules they impose on private employers, including workers with disabilities and equal employment standards.
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GATT WTO debate pits trade aims against sovereignty
The piece analyzes the GATT and WTO as Congress weighs fast track approval. It notes vice positions from Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan against free trade, while Newt Gingrich pushes for sovereignty and free trade. It discusses Senate ratification questions, parliamentary leverage, and potential WTO sanctions versus domestic impact. William F Buckley Jr. is referenced as a commentator.
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Health reform debate cites Hillary Clinton comment
Jeff Greenfield praises Hillary Clinton for a substantive point in a Medicare exchange with Sen. Gramm. The piece argues Medicare began in 1965 and notes cost growth, deductible limits, and 80 percent coverage. It questions Clinton’s motives and warns reforms require study and public education.
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Discovering home and hearth in a travel tale
A Raleigh writer recounts a summer of travel across four continents, noting the contrasts between life abroad and the U S. Roads here impressed after Russia and Albania and Japan, with comparisons to Ireland Canada and Yugoslavia. He laments costs crowded apartments and smoky spaces, praising U S roads and comfort of home.
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Health reform bill adds entitlement
Editor notes a 2009 Associated Press view warning that by 2012 entitlement costs and debt interest could consume all federal revenues, threatening funding for defense and highways. The writer urges Congress and the press to favor spending restraint and reject new entitlements to prevent national bankruptcy and protect future generations.
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Trick is not taking things seriously in Moore letter reply
Editor responds to Richard Moore's Aug 14 letter about past Civil War battles and New Bern. The piece labels encounters as minor actions and questions Moore's claim that capturing New Bern blockade ended East Coast Confederate supply. It presents a multiple choice style hint about the fall of a Confederate port.
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Submissions Guidelines For Forum Readers In New Bern NJ
Readers are invited to send signed letters to Forum, Sun Journal, P O Box 1149 New Bern North Carolina 28563. Include the author's address and a bet for the editor's reference. Fax submissions to 638 466. Letters under 300 words receive preference.
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