Leaked memo exposes entitlements and campaign politics
A memo by budget director Alice Rivlin on Big Choices shows possible cuts in discretionary spending and entitlement reform as the 1996 budget moves forward. It notes the political leverage in the Clinton re election bid and warns bipartisan inaction on entitlement reform amid campaign jockeying and short term concerns.
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John Danforth
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Gingrich
Europe Tracks Rightward Shift But Not a Xenophobic Wave
A European trend shows anti immigrant sentiment and far right gains in Austria and Italy, with Mussolini's granddaughter praising Fini. France and Britain hover around low support, while Germany’s far right collapses to under 2 percent amid high unemployment and crime fears, suggesting no continent wide xenophobic surge.
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Gianfranco Fini
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Prince Charles blasts Prince Philip in tell-all tale of unhappy childhood
Joan Beck reports on Charles Dimbleby biography excerpts revealing Charles blames his father for a loveless marriage to Diana, harsh Gordonstoun schooling, and a fragile upbringing. The royal narrative fuels public debate on monarchy relevance and future succession amid new sensational book excerpts.
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Spiggy
Princess Anne
Elizabeth
Philip
National Health
Princess Margaret
Joan Beck
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Chicago Tribune
Vote for show not for dough in Craven County letter
A Craven County forum letter criticizes Commissioner Gary Bleau for voting against a 1994-95 tax increase while supporting unbudgeted expenditures. The writer accuses him of political games, inconsistent budgeting, and underestimating public perception, offering broader campaign-season commentary.
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Sun Journal
Raleigh Battle Over School Building Funds in 1995
Gov. Governmental Operations official Blue argues North Carolina must boost school construction funding as needs rise past $3 billion. He proposes funneling all current tax sources and new dividends tax into a $300 million annual stream to support a $3 to $4 billion bond issue, backed by yearly payments. Paul O’Connor notes the plan’s implications.
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General Assembly
Bob Jordan
Jordan
Jim Martin
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Zoning Letters Force Dish Removal In Residential Zone
A couple reports a satellite dish violation after moving into a mostly commercial residential area. They must remove the dish within 10 days or face penalties as zoning officials enforce residential codes across property boundaries. The note questions city restrictions and consistency of enforcement.
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