Gridlock debates highlight filibuster on Capitol Hill
Vin Suprynowicz critiques network coverage of the 103rd Congress filibuster trend. He argues liberal press misreads obstruction as class bias while praising limits on reform. The piece cites Senate battles, the California Desert Protection Act, and editorial voices from Katharine Seelye and Oliver Ellsworth.
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Washington
Petunia
Mojave Desert
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West
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Malcolm Wallop
R-Wyo
Dianne Feinstein
Dcalif
New York Times
National Parks Service
Seelye
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Oliver Ellsworth
Connecticut
House
Robert Pear
Washing
Jefferson
New Bern CROP Walk Draws Community Unity and Support
New Bern witnessed a showing of concern and unity as churches across denominations joined the CROP Walk on October 2. A record number of walkers surpassed last year in funds raised, with over 200000 raised in a decade and more than 50000 donated to Religious Community Services for lunch programs. Organizers credit each walker, supporters, and church coordinators, plus veteran escorts Chief Bum garner and Captain Smith for a commendable effort. The note ends with appreciation for the entire community.
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New Bern
Bumgarner
Smith
Lobby Reform Bill Defeated Sparks Grassroots Debate
A Suzanne Fields commentary argues the Lobby Reform and Disclosure Bill fails to curb influence from powerful groups like the NRA ACLU Planned Parenthood and National Right to Life. The author voices support for disclosure of lobbying finances noting personal experiences with low travel costs and small expenditures. The piece contends the lobby and media campaigns distort policy and calls for more transparency amid ongoing disinformation and access by major interests.
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Congress
Suzanne Fields
National Rifle Association
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American Civil Liberties Union
Planned Parenthood
National Right To Life
Beltway
Fields
Washington
Critics question uneven 1994 CDBG grants and moving costs
A reader questions the 1994 Community Development Block Grant allocations citing about fifty six thousand dollars per home for repairs and moving families in multiple towns. The letter highlights disparities across Pamlico Bayboro Vandemere Maysville and others while challenging fairness and intent of government spending.
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Pamlico County
Sun Journal
Aurora
Hospital emergency crew praises New Bern police in shooting response
Craven Emergency Services commends New Bern Police Department officers for immediate CPR and bagging at a Walt Bellamy Drive scene on Oct 4. Officers C H Eubanks T L Preston H P Burrows and E Burkhart assisted from arrival at 10 55 a.m. to hospital transfer at 11 06 a.m. despite the ongoing tragedy.
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New Bern
Craven Emergency Services
Walt Bellamy
Craven Regional Medical Center
C.H. Eubanks
T.L. Preston
H.P. Burrows
E. Burkhart
Neuse River Critique Upsets New Bern and Township 7
A River Bend reader attacks Craven County and New Bern polluters in a letter about Rick Dove's Sept. 7 article. The writer argues that New Bern and Township 7 discharge large amounts of nitrogen and improperly expand sewage capacity, urging actions against fertilizer use and upstream pollution instead of blaming local councils. The piece labels New Bern as a major polluter and defends local environmental measures while challenging Dove's focus.
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Ms. Allen
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Craven County
New Bern
Weyerhaeuser
Neuse
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Dove
Township 7
Neuse River Foundation
Neuse River
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Pogo
Kinston
If socialists are right about smoking control
Walter Williams argues against government paternalism in health care costs from smoking and other behaviors. He questions tax or legal bans on cigarettes, fat, salt, and risky activities, warning of ex post facto risk and urging individual sovereignty over personal choices.
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