Phase 2 in Haiti the tough part
President Clinton hailed early policy gains in Haiti in a televised address while warning of long term risks. The plan envisions Aristide’s return, UN embargo lift, and a $925 million aid and rebuilding package with World Bank involvement, U.S. training of a new police force, and elections scheduled for December and year end.
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide
United States
United Nations
Haiti
U.S
U.N
Aristide
Walter Slocombe
Jary
Defense For Policy
Buckley Analyzes The Bell Curve Debate On Race And IQ
William F. Buckley Jr. weighs in on Murray and Herrnstein's The Bell Curve, arguing inherited intelligence ranges 40 to 80 percent with a 60 percent central estimate. He notes a 15 point white black IQ gap but emphasizes overall polarization in society and the resilience of cognitive stratification regardless of racial assumptions.
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Charles Murray
Richard Herrnstein
Murray & Herrnstein
Brainy
John
Jane
van den Haag
U.S
Murray & Herrstein
Malthus
Marx
Bill Gates
Ishmael
William F. Buckley Jr
National Review
One Fifth of a Percent: A NC Voter’s Dilemma
Capitol Press Association columnist Paul O’Connor reflects on a random North Carolina poll with 500 to 600 participants. He notes the pressure on politicians when voters share views, and explores whether admitting support for Gov. Hunt or Sen. Helms affects perceptions of endorsements or criticisms in shaping public policy.
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Raleigh
Ate
Iondon
Jesse Helms
Jim Hunt
Paul O'Connor
The
Capitol Press Association
Uncertain future for silicone breast implant patients
For three years, women with silicone implants confront fear and unclear safety data. The FDA withdrew approval after decades with scant information, and media reports alternate between supporting and denying links to health issues. The $4.25 billion Global Settlement lacks guaranteed patient notification, leaving many affected women unable to find specialists or obtain consistent treatment amid a complex claims process.
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Food and Drug Administration
Janet van Winkle
Implant Survivors
ASIS
van Winkle
FDA
Congress Allows Critics to Spotlight Its Exemption Policy
Congress faced renewed criticism over self exemption from most laws as the House approved a bill to apply worker protection and anti discrimination rules to all congressional offices and agencies. A Senate vote was blocked, ending the measure for the year, amid opposition about unknown compliance costs.
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Congress
Washington
America
Senate
House of Representatives
Dick Swett
New Hampshire
Library of Congress
General
Ted Stevens
Alaska
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Iites
World Bank
Cedras
Army
Christ
Murray and Herrnstein
Harvard
Bob Dole
Notre Dame
Hunt
Helms
Pes Reg
North Carolina
Sarah Overstreet
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