Unfunded Mandate Reform Faces Senate Vote
The Senate passed an unfunded mandate reform bill 86 to 10, setting procedural hurdles without prohibiting mandates. It would require cost estimates and funding promises for new laws, leaving wiggle room and not addressing past burdens. Opponents fear state rollbacks. supporters see it as a modest first step toward rethinking federal, state, and local relations and private sector impact.
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President's no to lobbyists comes late under pressure
The White House bans contributions from lobbyists to the Presidential Legal Defense Trust, a move seen as largely symbolic since individuals who hire lobbyists remain unaffected. The fund, set up last June for Whitewater and Paula Jones cases, limits gifts to 1000 dollars and excludes corporations unions and PACs.
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Better Class of Insults Needed in U S Politics
Paul Greenberg argues political discourse has fallen into vulgarity with insults from Dick Armey and Al Gore. He contends civil, sharp sarcasm raises debate, while poor insults degrade society, urging a return to a more elevated rhetorical standard.
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Little Rock
North Carolina lawmakers push varied constitutional changes
In Raleigh the 1995 General Assembly opened with a flood of 12 bills on constitutional reform. Republicans and Democrats filed term limit plans ranging from four to six terms and preexisting terms counting toward the cap. Bills on governor veto power line item veto and school governance reshaped by SB 6 SB 5 and SB 4 also surfaced. Initiatives for citizen referendums and expanded homestead exemptions appeared, while a long history of amendments shows NC voters willing to change the constitution. Paul OConnor notes lawmakers’ awareness of past changes.
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Leslie Winner
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Cary Allred
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Paul O'Connor
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Bowling Alone Echoes in Missouri Snowstorm Aid Gap
In a Springfield News-Leader column, Sarah Overstreet cites Putnam on declining group ties as a mid January snowstorm exposes gaps. Elderly residents faced help shortages while a college student shovels for $12 and a layoff worker charges Verna Litton $50 for snow removal, highlighting a call for prestorm neighbor networks through churches, youth groups, and volunteer lists.
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