NEA debate fans flames over funding and governance
The piece argues the NEA serves partisan interests while ceding to GOP pressure to cut or dismantle the agency. It cites controversial funded performances, questions about leadership under Jane Alexander, and argues local funding could replace federal subsidies despite some positive arts impact.
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National Endowment For the Humanities
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Alcott
Hemingway
Arms embargo debate in Bosnia fuels Western complicity
The piece argues UNPROFOR and Western policies enable Bosnian Serb offensives in Bosnia. It criticizes the arms embargo for leaving Muslims defenseless while calls to lift the embargo urge the Bosnian government to gain heavy arms. The author urges outsiders to aid victims and end the pretense of neutrality.
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Bosnia
France
Britain
Crime and policing under discussion in Buckley column
William F Buckley Jr notes a drop in New York City crime but warns it may be a statistical blip. He cites rising police workloads, private security growth, and high victimization, arguing for stronger domestic security through a Police Corps and more robust public spending.
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Atlantic Monthly
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America
Department of Justice
New York Times
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William F. Buckley Jr
National Review
UNC Gains Ground on Self Liquidating Capital Bill
Raleigh UNC secured approval for House Bill 390 enabling self liquidating capital projects across the university system with a $100 cap on fee increases. The plan finances dorms, baseball fields, and parking structures through future fees, easing budget tensions amid past criticism of high campus fees and tuition pressure. Faced with skepticism, lawmakers noted progress but warned final passage remains uncertain as the bill moves toward law.
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Capitol Press Association
Britain’s Europe debate tests Conservatives amid Island passions
Calvin Trillin notes the UK Labour and Conservative parties remain divided over European integration. He argues voters care little for Europe compared with environment and other issues, yet MPs endlessly argue about joining the Common Market.
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John Major
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