Dole and Gramm In Fray As 1996 Campaign Heats Up
The piece weighs in on Washington obsession with re election and power. It compares Republicans led by Dole and Gramm to a herd chasing water, notes Gramm’s solo bid against Foster, and recounts Clinton’s balanced budget offer drawing mixed reactions from parties and pundits.
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Joseph Conrad
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Armey Takes On Nonprofit Groups In Public Letter
House Majority Leader Dick Armey targets nonprofit funders in letters based on CRC ratings claiming support for anti business causes. Critics warn the move pressures corporations amid budget cuts, risking reduced services from charities by 2002 without federal support.
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Center For Responsive Politics
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Sara Melendez
18 Is Old Enough for a Millionaire NBA Star
Mike Royko argues 18 year old Kevin Garnett may skip college to join the NBA, weighing youth risks against profits and social impact. He notes concerns about travel, exploitation, and the allure of money while contrasting with ordinary 18 year olds entering jobs or college. He suggests practical paths and questions the value of college for this prodigious talent.
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Kevin Garnett
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Charles Dickens
Farragut High
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Dullsville Junior College
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Mike Royko
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