Congress members react to Clinton State of the Union
U S lawmakers from New York and elsewhere offered quick takes on President Clinton's State of the Union. Walsh praised welfare reform and responsibility while urging action beyond words. Boehlert called for deeds to match promises. McHugh found little to criticize, noting openness to Republican goals but uncertain bipartisanship. Other reactions labeled the speech as generic or not his best.
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Gingrich avoids comments after State of the Union
Representative Newt Gingrich, first Republican House speaker in 40 years to preside over a Democratic president's State of the Union, stayed out of interviews and kept his reaction private. He later praised Clinton as an effective speaker and said last year’s address hit major points.
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Cabinet member stays away to preserve line of succession
Transportation Secretary Federico Pena took the night off as one Cabinet member remained away from President Clinton's speech to maintain the line of succession in case of catastrophe. The White House followed tradition by keeping one cabinet member distant during the address Tuesday.
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Clinton State of the Union criticized as unfocused
The rising tide metaphor frames a critique of President Clinton's lengthy address. Republicans view the speech as unfocused and drifting, while Democrats praise his return to working-class priorities. Gingrich looms as a political focal point amid GOP-driven policy debate.
Republicans frame Clinton as willing change on small government
Republicans portrayed President Clinton as a reluctant convert to smaller government while stressing that his actions may not match his words. They cited the 1993 tax hikes and budget changes, but Democrats praised Clinton for addressing middle class concerns and raising the minimum wage. Congressional Republicans remained wary, framing the speech as a political test and asserting they drive policy.
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Minimum wage debate features Burkhauser critique and wage gaps
Burkhauser challenges a $5 minimum wage, citing area wages around 83 cents to an hour and noting difficulty filling low wage jobs. He argues higher states feel less impact, advocates earned income tax credit expansion, and stresses training over mandated raises while Clinton pushes education and retraining measures.
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Employers warn wage hike could cost teen jobs
Syracuse area business owners oppose President Clinton's push to raise the minimum wage saying it would raise costs and trigger price increases. Gary Hawkins of Green Hills Farm Store warns teens could lose hours or jobs. Other bosses note they already pay above minimum and fear a ripple effect raising wages industry wide. The historical context notes 1990 1991 minimum wage increases from 3.35 to 3.80 to 4.25.
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SU Students Skip Clinton State of the Union Spoof
The Bleachers bar in Liverpool drew only two viewers for Comedy Central’s live State of the Union Undressed spoof. SU senior David Boren, in charge of promoting the event, blamed low student interest and noted the bar usually packs for football and basketball games.
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