Trade war talk viewed as political gesture on tariffs
The piece argues that a 100 percent tariff threat on 13 models of Japanese luxury cars is a short term political weapon that would harm American consumers, raise car prices, reduce supply, and threaten US credibility in free trade, warning it may be abandoned like other Clinton promises. It notes potential job losses, advertising cuts, and broader economic harm.
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Peete Oe
Clinton
Secretary of Commerce
Oklahoma City
Congress
Whitewater
United Auto Workers
Washington
United States
Lexus
Infiniti
Acura
Orange County
U.S
Mickey Kantor
Independent counsel would narrow focus on Ron Brown
The Orange County Register questions whether Ron Brown’s financial dealings are illegal or merely unseemly. It notes Brown’s partnership with Noranda Hill and his $500,000 payout from First International Communications during his first year as secretary of commerce, prompting calls for an independent counsel to scrutinize potential impropriety.
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Commerce
Ron Brown
Janet Reno
Mr. Brown
Brown
American Spectator
Noranda Hill
S&ls
Hill
First International Communications
Alexander campaign looms as rivals weigh ups and downs
Lamar Alexander has raised 5.2 million and commands a strong campaign cadre. The piece notes he faces questions about electability, contrasts Gramm and Dole as insiders and front-runners, and forecasts a Dole lead with Alexander challenging by year’s end. Buckley provides a concluding voice on political dynamics.
Charter School Bills Split Over Risk And Who May Charter
North Carolina lawmakers clash over how charter schools operate with two bills differing on who can grant charters and on teacher certification. Senate Bill 940 favors a cautious approach allowing a state education board or alternative board to charter while House Bill 955 opens to county commissioners, municipal boards, community colleges or public universities. The debate hinges on risk to public schools and the proportion of certified teachers required, with negotiations headed to conference committee.
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Raleigh
State House
Senate
Wilh Gulley
D-Durham
Steve Wood
Guilford
Wood
Board of County Commissioners
State Board
Gulley
Paul O'Connor
Capitol Press Association
Falling prey to avarice in New Era scandal
Cal Thomas outlines the Foundation for New Era Philanthropy failure, its bankruptcy safeguarding, and losses to museums, universities, and Christian groups including Focus on the Family. He notes $500,000 bets, $1 million returns, $500 million owed to 300 creditors, and cautions about charity overreach and trust.
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Jim) Bakker
Jimmy) Swaggart
Foundation For New Era Philanthropy
New Era
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia
English Language Institute
China
San Dimas
Calif
Republican Party
Ital
James Dobson
Focus On the Family
Wall Street Journal
Dobson
Charles Colson
Prison Fellowship
John G. Bennett
Bennett
Jerusalem
Old City
Peter
John
Christ
Christian Ministries
Cal Thomas
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Guy
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New York City
John Peterson
Alexander
Daisy Peterson
Jack Kemp
New Hampshire
George Bush
Bill Clinton
William F. Buckley Jr
America
Washington, D.C
Bob Dole
Dick Cheney
Dole
Phil Gramm
Gramm
Cole
White House
Everett Dirksen
National Review
North Carolina
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