Trade pact urged as GOP bids on free trade
President Clinton pressed Republicans in Congress to back the global trade agreement known as GATT, saying it cuts barriers among 123 nations and lowers consumer prices. Delays from Sen. Hollings paused action, but leaders plan an up or down vote later this month with the 1995 start date looming.
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Golden parachutes for ousted Democrats spark pension debate
Cox News Service notes the vast pension entitlements for defeated lawmakers, led by House Speaker Tom Foley whose pension starts at 122 478.70 and could total about 3.2 million over time. Dan Rostenkowski also stands to receive 96 462 annually after age 67, regardless of re-election verdicts. Republicans may seek to curb congressional pensions when they assume control.
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ACLU Amicus Brief on Paula Jones Case In Arkansas
The ACLU files a friend of the court brief for Paula Jones before Judge Susan Webber Wright in the Eastern District of Arkansas. Chris Hansen leads the brief, noting the ACLU takes no position on the truth of Jones’s allegations against the governor. The brief argues presidential immunity would harm the rule of law and dignity of the office, urging that the judiciary should handle the case like any other citizen’s claim.
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Clinton
Supreme Court
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Nat Hentof
Hunt seen as strong for 1996 in Texas race
Governor Hunt held solid approval around 70 percent amid strong economic gains and crime policy gains. The piece notes Ann Richards’ continued popularity in Texas, Hunt’s possible bid for a fourth term, and a history of dominant campaigns including 1980 and 1979 challenges by J Beverly Lake Jr.
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North Carolina political scene stirs prospects for 1996 race
Paul O Connor notes Republicans like Richard Petty Charles Taylor and Charlotte mayor Richard Winroot may defer 2000 plans, while Bev Lake and Hunt face pressure from party maneuvering. The column predicts a crowded field and tough 1996 re election dynamics as Bush signals campaign intensity.
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Paul O'Connor
Capitol Press Association
Hillary Clinton blamed for midterm election blowout
Suzanne Fields notes discussions of Hillary Rodham Clinton's role as first lady in shaping voter sentiment after the elections. The piece cites her public stance on school condoms, abortion, and religion, suggesting the first lady’s evolving image affected public trust and the Clinton administration's midterm performance.
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