Donor Payoff for White House Access Sparks Debate
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate piece reports donors pledge large sums for breakfast with the President and access to Gore, Clinton, and policy briefings. It notes $100,000 buys meals with officials, $50,000 for a reception, $10,000 for a convention seat, and mentions even larger sums for meetings with Arafat or Peres or a nuclear facility tour, provoking concerns over legality and influence.
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White House
al Gore
Clinton
Arafat
Peres
Middle East
North Korea
Hillary Clinton
Tipper Gore
Glen Oaks
Joe
Russian Roulette With a Generation Tragedy in Tyler
A 17 year old played Russian roulette with a gun in Tyler, shooting a 5 year old who died at Mother Francis Hospital. The teen is charged with aggravated assault as police note gang involvement and warn of escalating danger from inside gang borders. The piece urges extended prevention efforts by families schools churches and communities to offer alternatives and avoid future casualties.
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Tyler
Mother Francis Hospital
Greetings from sunny Italy and its quirky politics
Mark Russell jokes on Italian governance and Mafia stereotypes. He compares Italy to the United States with a playful take on lunch calls and secrecy. He mentions Sicily and a butcher shop joke, noting the word mafia can mean protection or misery.
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Italy
Vinnie
Atlantic City
Dole Favored To Clinch Nomination Amid Powell Tie In 1996
A partisan gathering discussed the 1996 race with Bob Dole likely to secure the Republican nomination. Colin Powell was floated for vice president or even president as a conservative voice who could shape the campaign. Clinton faced mixed signals amid doubts about his appeal, while analysts noted age concerns for Dole and the enduring GOP tradition. Universal Press Syndicate.
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Bob Dole
Dole
Franklin Roosevelt
Colin Powell
Powell
Reagan
Bill Clinton
Houdini
Convicted child abuser gets slap on hand
A grand jury of eight women and four men found Micheal Nelly guilty on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child on July 11. He received eight years probation and a $4,500 fine on July 12. The writer laments the verdict and taunts the system, praising local officials for their efforts.
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Micheal Nelly
Nelly
Resignation of Democratic Party Chairman Jameson
The editor notes the resignation of David Jameson as Democratic party chairman after tireless work for the party. The piece expresses disappointment at his departure and reflects on the party’s future direction.
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David Jameson
Democratic Party
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Democratic National Committee
George Stephanopoulos
Glover
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Art Buchwald
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Mark Russell
Sicily
Texas City Sun
Galveston County Mainland
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Houston
Les Daughtry Jr
Debbie Urbanek
John Simson
Cathy Gillentine
Mark Kramer
Rick Gilliam
Chuck Stevick
Larry Cooke
Linda Morton
Floyd Sims
L.B. Ford
Tommy Shaw
Circulation Department
Associated Press
Texas City Newspapers Inc
Emmett F. Lowry
P.O
Texas City
Academy
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
Barry Goldwater
Walter Mondale
Iowa
Gary Hart
New Hampshire
George McGovern
Jimmy Carter
The
United States
the Observer
Republic
Universal Press Syndicate
Justice System
D.A
Larry Crosnes
Don Trahan
Becky Hernandez
John Martin
Montgomery County
David
Jameson
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