Bush faces agenda with uncertain mandate
The Washington Post surveys leaders in politics business science and education to advise what should or should not top the new president's reforms. The piece notes George W. Bush has begun with a strong agenda but limited mandate for decisive action.
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Bush urged to focus on education and basic research in new program
The author argues for a Program for a Competitive America prioritizing K through 12 and higher education alongside basic research across NIH NSF DOE DOD NASA and Agriculture to sustain America's innovation strength. The piece notes California's minority rise and praises Baltimore as the 1975 Nobel Prize Medicine recipient and Cal tech president.
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Compassionate conservatism should lead Bush’s first hundred days
Himmeltarb argues for a humane policy shift in the early Bush presidency. He urges compassion in reforming welfare to workfare, family tax relief, charter schools, faith-based support for at risk groups, and regulatory relaxation for moral institutions, calling for a memorable first hundred days.
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Bush should engage African Americans in first 100 days
The piece argues for a Black outreach strategy in the early Bush administration. It proposes Nelane Lewis as a White House senior appointee, continuation of the One America Initiative led by Gray, an education focus via the United Negro College Fund, and probes into voting irregularities and racial profiling. It also suggests a national Black town hall and open dialogue with leaders and media figures like Johnson of Black Entertainment Television.
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Endorse watchdog associations to influence policy
The president urges voluntary, nonpartisan self funded watchdog groups to monitor and improve government policy. Proposes a national endorsement, Congressional charters, and federal outreach urging citizens to join, with examples from Illinois Citizens Utility Board and potential broad scope across health, environment, and more. Consumer advocate Nader noted.
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Free trade zone vision for the Western Hemisphere
Grover Norquist urges President Bush in a Washington Post special to push a decade goal of a fully free and democratic Western Hemisphere as a free trade zone. The piece cites bipartisan support for tax cuts, Social Security and Medicare reform, missile defense, education reform, and NAFTA lineage. It calls for ending tariffs to boost jobs and ties across North South and Central America.
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Almanac highlights from January 21 historical notes
Today notes mark 1812 bridge authorization in Zanesville Ohio and GM gas turbine car debut. Patsy Cline performed in 1957. Stonewall Jackson and other notables born on this date. Steelers beat Cowboys 35 31 in Super Bowl XIII and quote recalling ambition.
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