Term limits clash tests Contract with America pledge
Republicans debate whether a six term constitutional amendment or a three term limit best reflects voters will. Senate action prompts questions about overriding existing state limits and whether lawmakers will honor the public demand for term limits with teeth.
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Naming carriers after predecessors not living politicians
Scripps Howard News Service argues against naming federal projects after living politicians. It cites the John C. Stennis and Carl Vinson carriers as examples and proposes naming the future CV 77 after World War II heroes like the Hornet or Yorktown to honor many servicemen rather than the current signer.
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Fourth Amendment on House Floor Sparks Debate and Rejection
The House debated reform of the exclusionary rule with Melvin Watt proposing to replace the measure with Fourth Amendment text. The plan drew sharp pushback from Republicans led by Bill McCollum who argued it would weaken protections and allow more evidence in trials. The clash highlighted core tensions between crime fighting and constitutional rights.
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Exclusionary rule debate shown by Stephen Chapman
Stephen Chapman argues the exclusionary rule protected constitutional rights after 1961 and that attempts to weaken it threaten civil privacy. He notes police reforms, cites 1984 good faith decision, and warns the House measure risks allowing searches without warrants. Chapman is a Chicago Tribune columnist.
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Public anger grows as tax cuts favor the rich, Dems warned
Capitol Press Association columnist Paul O Connor argues that North Carolina Democrats chase big business tax breaks while middle class wages stagnate. He contends layoffs and an affluent tax cut fuel discontent, with Basnight Hunt and Perdue accused of pandering to the boss, not workers.
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Cable rate hike sparks local debate over channels and costs
In Craven County, Multimedia Cablevision faces criticism for a price increase tied to adding two channels Talk and Q2. Local officials note Greenville blocked a similar move and question the necessity, while customers weigh options from satellite dishes to reading about alternatives.
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Riverside Association celebrates cleanup and progress in New Bern
Riverside Association reports success from its November 5 1994 cleanup day with volunteers and Director of Public Works Danny Meadows. The group notes park fencing trees planting new tables and barbecues plus flag displays. Officers elected January include Dave Press president Stevie Bennett vice president Judy Thibideaux Debbie Giachetti secretary and Kathy Vitale assistant secretary. Riverside zoning changed to R105 single family status and the area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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