Charade on crime plays out in Congress
A sharp critique of bipartisan crime bills faulting both Democrats and Republicans for symbolic policy that expands federal control while underfunding local policing. The piece argues to reduce federal role, end crime related spending, and let local agencies operate with fewer federal mandates. It asserts the plans promise 100000 cops but deliver little, projecting only about 20000 hires. The columnist calls the debate a political scam and suggests ending the federal crime program.
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Bill Clinton
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GOP
Turkey
Poughkeepsie
Ties with Eastern Europe Shouldn't Extend to NATO
In the wake of the Soviet bloc unraveling the West seeks economic and political ties with Eastern Europe while avoiding extending NATO into the region. Critics inside the GOP urge reassessment of NATO commitments as instability persists in the former Soviet bloc and many partners may not join.
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NATO
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East
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Sovi
U.S
William Perry
Partnership For Peace
Republicans divided over welfare reform workfare stance
Stephen Chapman notes Republicans face criticism from liberal Democrats for not enforcing work requirements in welfare reform. The piece argues workfare aids responsibility, reduces dependency, and could curb illegitimacy, while noting some Republicans caution against federal overreach and considering stricter state actions. The author cites party figures and outlines contrasting positions on AFDC, unmarried mothers, and work mandates.
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Clay Shaw
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America
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Massachusetts
Stephen Chapman
The
Chicago Tribune
Hunt Faces Weak Hand in Budget Push for Tax Cuts
Raleigh columnist Paul O Connors analysis flags Gov Jim Hunts 483 million tax cut plan reliant on 200 million annual cuts. Strong cards include 200 million in cuts and 3021 new state jobs for teachers and prisons, with weaker bets on salary cuts and revenue shifts.
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Jim Hunt
Hunt
General Assembly
House
Harold Brubaker
Paul O'Connor
Capitol Press Association
Boy rescues three from house fire and faces medal rethink
Michael Ramsey, then 15, helped an 83-year-old woman and her brother to safety and later the impaired daughter after a December 1993 Kansas City house fire. He earned a Young American Medal for Bravery, but the Justice Department may rescind it amid a marijuana possession charge. The Springfield News Leader quotes editorials urging mercy and notes Ramsey’s planned meeting with President Clinton.
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Michael Ramsey
Kansas City
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Clinton
C-Span
Jesse Jackson
Associated Press
10Th Sweet and
Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC
Sarah Overstreet
Springfield (Mo
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