Clinton's First Veto Signals Subtle Spending Pattern
President Clinton's first veto targets a small but symbolic set of programs, hinting at a pattern of using veto power for short term political impact. The rescissions bill cut about 16.4 billion from a 1.6 trillion budget, sparing core social programs while trimming minor pork and boosting disaster relief. The debate centers on education and social programs versus congressional pork, revealing how the administration might define its fiscal stance going forward.
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Futile Cuba policy ends not broadened by Helms Burton bill
The piece argues the U S embargo against Cuba has failed over 33 years and should end rather than expand. It notes Fidel Castro remains in power and Congress under Republicans pushes broader action, with a Helms Burton bill aiming to ban imports from any country that trades with Cuba including sugar and syrups.
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Trade policy stance on Cuba and NAFTA impacts
The speaker argues for pent up Cuba trade restrictions to bar access to goods from Cuba seized from Americans and to penalize dealings with Cuban property. They warn such measures would strain Canada and Mexico, threaten NAFTA and violate global accords despite others advocating engagement with Cuba through trade.
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Mexico
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Culture War Reaches Hollywood and Newsroom Critics
Paul Greenberg argues that high profile politicians like Bill Clinton and Bob Dole challenge mindless violence and indecency in media. He blames producers for catering to public demand while urging responsibility across entertainment and journalism to raise taste and protect culture.
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Bob Dole
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New York Times
Thomas P. Pollock
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Peggy Noonan
Ronald Reagan
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Jonathan Yardley
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Los Angeles
Paul Greenberg
Arkansas Democrat- Gazette
Little Rock
Democrats engineer term limits bill with campaign finance links
In Raleigh the Senate Democrats push a fused term limits package with campaign finance reform, aiming for a next session effect and political leverage. The plan blurs House and Senate positions, promising a win win if Republicans amend or reject, leaving term limits as the blame game for 1996 campaigns. Paul O'Connor notes the outcome hinges on Senate votes.
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Queen belle thanks sponsors at Beau and Belle Cotillion
Natasha Perry of New Bern crowns queen belle at the 1995 Beau and Belle Cotillion, a fundraiser by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Funds aid scholarships in the tri county area. She thanks sponsors and peers, noting gifts and savings bonds awarded to all contestants.
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New Bern
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Rollerland
J.T. Barber School
Natasha Perry
Public Works Officials Earn Praise for Rerouting Trucks
Community thanks Public Works Director Danny Meadows and Alderman Julius Parham for working with residents to halt trucks cutting through the historic district and for prompt police enforcement of the 25 mph limit. Coastal Lumber Maola Milk Ben gal Sheet Metal and Caro-San praised for rerouting deliveries and notifying drivers of North Craven Street routes.
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Julius Parham
Coastal Lumber
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Bengal Sheet Metal
Caro-San
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New Bern
Kids Fishing Day draws crowds on Croatan Forest event
Saturday May 27 saw another successful Kids Fishing Day at the Croatan National Forest. Volunteers led by Steve Gould and Newport VFD organized shelters and lunch for children, with sponsors including New Bern Net and Craft, Alpenverin Club, Fisher Oil, NC Coastal Federation, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and Wal-Mart New Bern.
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Johnny
New Bern
New Bern High Women’s Soccer Thanks Sun Journal
A note of thanks from New Bern High women’s soccer players, coaches, parents and fans to the Sun Journal and sports reporter Timm Hackett for in-depth coverage of each match leading to the Big East Conference championship.
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