DOT IN PRESIDENTIAL RACE Who campaigns for the poor
The piece argues the 1996 campaign neglects the poor and questions what kind of country America should become. It critiques welfare reform, poverty stigma, and the lack of commitment to basic needs like food housing health care and education amid rising inequality. It warns of social unrest if vulnerable citizens are left behind.
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Small step toward responsibility in children's TV
The nation’s 1550 television stations must air three hours weekly of educational children’s programming under the 1999 act. While not solving all issues, the mandate marks a first step, with parents urged to supervise what kids watch, limit junk, and balance screen time with real activities.
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Dole plan attacked as failed supply side strategy
The speaker denounces Bob Dole's economic plan as failed and desperate, arguing a 15 percent across the board tax cut and 50 percent cut in capital gains would worsen deficits. The piece accuses GOP leaders of harming health care, education, and environment while favoring wealthier elites and warns against ineffective tax relief like a flat tax. It commends Clinton's debt repayment and criticizes Dole's last-minute nomination tactics.
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Callers Should Be Identified to Protect Privacy
Letter argues phone harassers invade homes despite Caller ID and blocking options. The writer urges a law requiring caller identification on all calls, condemns nuisance calls, junk mail, and calls made to threaten or rob. Public officials should pass legislation to curb unwanted communications and safeguard privacy.
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English Official Language Debate Sparks Taxpayer Concerns
Elizabeth Dodd of Syracuse argues that making English the official language would reduce costs from ballots to translations, noting a federal judge upheld a worker’s use of a foreign language report and warning of rising multilingual signage and language expenses for taxpayers.
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Welfare reform clash frames Clinton era ideology
A dated analysis argues that Clinton faced a choice between liberal government welfare support and a rising corporate downsizing ethos in Congress. It cites Roosevelt era traditions, unemployment pressures, and recent farm subsidy cuts as context for the ideological struggle shaping policy.
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