Elyria considers exclusive union pact for City Hall builders
City officials authorize a project labor agreement with the North Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council for the new City Hall. Nonunion firms would must negotiate with unions to work on the project. Critics warn the exclusive agreement could raise costs and limit bidding, while supporters tout guaranteed on-time work and a skilled labor pool. Mayor Grace has yet to sign, citing objections.
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Constitution letter on IRS illegality and separation of powers
Basil Palin argues the Constitution grants Congress sole power to tax and not the IRS, asserting IRS lacks jurisdiction over citizens. He cites Article 1 Section 8, the 16th Amendment, and checks and balances to claim agencies violate constitutional limits and privacy.
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Bush can become a true people's president
Neal Peirce argues Bush should form a nonpartisan national unity government with working mini cabinets and cross party forums to heal Florida election wounds. He proposes bipartisan commissions, televised debates, and joint federal state local forums to foster consensus on voting, missile defense, and policy, aiming to redefine leadership beyond partisan divides.
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Lee Ainterion
Colin Powell
Donald Rumsfelt
Dick Cheney
Oklahoma
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Washington Post
Boren
Capitol Hill
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Against Feminization Of Men And Culture
Betsy Hart argues that modern culture weakens men by promoting female traits and emotional openness. She condemns political campaigns and military changes as evidence of a feminized society, urging a return to traditional masculine virtues while acknowledging value in shared parenting and communication. She cites bonobos as a contrast and calls for balance between genders.
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