Controversy Grows Over Cairo Population Conference
Critics view the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo as a media event used to push coercive abortion policies. The United States stance is questioned, while evidence shows declining fertility in Europe and Russia. Experts argue that growth slows with development, not through intrusive programs.
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Cairo
United Nations
al Gore
U.S
United States
Gore
U.N
Europe
Russia
China
California schools amid funding gaps and dress code push
The piece argues California public schools face chronic underfunding and weak standards while cracking down on student attire. Gov. Pete Wilson signed a law enabling districts to enforce dress codes, seen as a return to 1950s conformity. the writer questions the policy as a corrective.
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California
Pete Wilson
Arming the suits James Jarrett and the SWAT debate
James Jarrett, founder of United States Marksmanship Academy in Phoenix and ASU adjunct, reflects on his military and law enforcement career from Vietnam to LAPD. He criticizes federal SWAT expansion, cites high profile incidents, and argues crime control should stay local with investigative federal help only.
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James Jarrett
United States Marksmanship Academy
Phoenix
Arizona State University
Tempe
Jarrett
U.S. Army
5Th Special Forces Group
Vietnam
Los Angeles Police Department
U.S
Bureau of Land Management
New Mexico
Houses of Congress
Randy Weaver
Idaho Woods
Davidian Church
Waco
Texas
Vicki Weaver
Ruby Ridge
FBI
Lon Horiuchi
Donald Scott
Malibu
LAPD
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles
Dinkin
Delta Force
Qualities for Legislators Questioned in Raleigh Analysis
Paul O'Connor notes during an auditor briefing on the State Health Plan Benefits Office that patience and service matter for lawmakers. He observes Sen. Richard Conder and Sen. Aaron Plyler amid a room of representatives, lobbyists, and study committee chatter, suggesting the need to pour for others beyond self.
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Raleigh
State Health Plan Benefits Office
Richard Conder
Aaron Plyler
Ioomonn Severn
Tee Basnight
Aapeeve
Perils of Clinton’s vacations and White House style
Calvin Trillin reflects on the Clinton administration’s fatigue and visibility. He compares Clinton’s Martha’s Vineyard trip with Reagan’s discreet ranch retreat, noting leaks about dining companions and the nonstop news cycle. He argues the White House today feels more exposed, like third down and long yardage, while past administrations appeared quieter.
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Bill Clinton
Clinton
Martha’s Vineyard
White House
Bureau of Fisheries
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Supreme Court
Ronald Reagan
Santa Barbara
Arkansas
Clinton White House
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
United States
Dulles
Calvin Trillin
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Judy Zimmerman
Jerry Wicks
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Feds
John Wayne
Branch Davidian
ATF
Southeast Asia
Vin Suprynowicz
The
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cao
Boatliet
Gucerm
Paul O'Connor
Capitol Press Association
North Carolina
Uncivil Liberties
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