Clinton reverses on Taiwan visa for Lee Teng Hui Cornell alum
The Clinton administration grants a visa for Taiwan's Lee Teng Hui to address Cornell University, amid criticism of vacillating China policy. The piece argues for a consistent, reality-based approach toward Taiwan, urging a fair treatment of the island as a major trading partner.
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Reforms Sought To Improve North Carolina Rest Homes
North Carolina rest homes home to nearly 30 000 residents face reforms as lawmakers weigh stricter penalties alarms training and background checks. House approves measures boosting penalties for leaving patients unattended and requires alarms and more staff training. Senate bills push higher state payments and caretaker screenings.
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Term limits and the GOPs wary victory in courts and Congress
Stephen Chapman argues the Supreme Court ruling against congressional term limits leaves Republicans with an alibi to avoid six year terms while maintaining a perpetual campaign edge. He notes House defections on the six year cap, the potential for strategic state residency tricks, and the danger of public cynicism as the party wields term limits as a long running political instrument.
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North Carolina House dances with state dance idea
Harold Brubaker sparks a counter effort by lobbyists proposing a voter referendum on declaring a state dance after his pledge to avoid one. The five candidate dance contest in spring 1996 features the shag, the dog, the electric slide, square dancing and clogging with runoff plans if no clear winner.
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Memorial Day reflection on World War II and human nature
Cal Thomas reflects on the 50th anniversary of World War II and the Nazi death camps. He argues remembrance keeps memory alive and warns forgetting risks repeating horrors. He cites Chesterton and MacArthur on humanity, morality, and the need for spiritual renewal alongside scientific progress.
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