If cats could talk the cat's meow debate
Stewart, a Dayton Daily News columnist, argues cats do not talk like dogs. He notes studies claim cats have 25 meows with distinct meanings, but in his view most translate to I want food. He mocks pet owners who insist pets communicate complex thoughts.
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Cover-ups keep Clintons' image from souring
Washington Post columnist Charlies Krauthammer argues in a reflective piece that the Clinton White House has faced renewed scrutiny over Whitewater and Madison Guaranty. He contends the Clintons' public image hinges on morality claims while their late 70s and 80s dealings suggest political duplicity.
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Medicare cuts threaten elderly care in budget battle
Joan Beck argues Congress risks harming the elderly and the health system by tying Medicare reform to a large budget bill. She warns that sweeping cuts, favored by Republicans, could worsen care, limit medical research, and push seniors into managed care, while urging cautious gradual changes and accurate budgeting.
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Today’s History and Births for January 14 1996
January 14 1996 marks the 141st day of 1996 and the 24th day of winter. Notable entries cite the first radio broadcast in 1920 and list birthdays for Benadet Arnold Alberto Schwertzer Andy Rooney Julian Bond Faye Dunaway Lawrence Kasdan, with ages noted. Historical events include Joe O’Magee’s 1854 baseball reference, plus a weather note about a 1995 Oregon coast water spout damaging a satellite dish.
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Clinton versus Safire and the flat tax debate
Mark Russell riffs on President Clinton’s threat to punch columnist William Safire and mocks political civility. He parodies a boxing match setup and deconstructs the idea of a flat tax pushed by Steve Forbes, suggesting benefits for campaign spending and charitable deductions while lampooning policy zeal.
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