Republicans win Congress and Senate pledging limited government
Voters chose Republicans to lead both chambers marking a shift toward smaller government and lower taxes. The mandate favors clamping down on federal spending and reforming welfare while supporting a constitutional amendment for term limits and a balanced budget. President Clinton could advance a middle class tax cut and welfare reform as part of the new agenda.
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Stop building on flood plains to prevent disaster
The essay argues that heavy rainfall in Houston shows how development on flood plains worsens floods. Economist Robert Gilmer notes subsidies for housing in riverbank areas worsen losses and urges federal policy to discourage new construction in flood-prone zones and reduce flood insurance incentives. Pittsburgh.
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What Do The Landslide Results Say About Values And Politics
Ben Wattenberg analyzes the landslide victory as a clash of values over economics. He argues voters punished liberal drift and demand political changes to align ideas with public morality, warning that repeated failure to adapt could trigger a political realignment.
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Veterans Day reflections call for duty beyond celebration
Retired U S Army Col David Wardati critiques shifting citizen engagement after veterans celebrate Veterans Day. He urges vets to speak bluntly about wars, miscalculations, and national neglect, urging renewed public accountability and defense of core American values.
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