France Defeat of Le Pen Signals Lingering European Debate
The vote against Jean Marie Le Pen reshapes European politics but leaves immigration and crime as pressing issues. France faces parliamentary elections amid potential deadlock, while Fortuyn's assassination in the Netherlands raises concerns about rising extremism. The Bush administration should watch Europe closely as new leadership forms a changing continent.
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Jacques Chirac
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Richard Nixon
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Africa
Lorain LEA airs retirement incentive facts and fears misreadings
Lorain Education Association president Kevin Zacovic defends data on a teacher retirement incentive. He notes buy-outs are costly and disputes claims about replacements and savings. The letter argues the district could save about 13.4 million over three years if 76.5 teachers retire, versus higher costs and policy focus on reductions.
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Quayle backs Osbournes on family values in interview
In a National Press Club Q and A Dan Quayle says MTV’s The Osbournes, though chaotic, reinforces family values by showing two loving parents and lessons against drugs and alcohol. He cites Hollywood shifts and praises Sarah Jessica Parker and Friends, framing welfare reform as a push for work and marriage while noting past political battles and Clinton’s welfare overhaul.
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Mathew Broderick
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Brad Pitt
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Bill Clinton
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Bush
After Adora killings Danielle Shefi's death stirs global debate
The April 28 Adora killings in the West Bank, where five year old Danielle Shefi died as gunmen attacked homes, provoke international and Palestinian reactions. The piece cites Israeli and Palestinian voices on war, leadership, and accountability, noting President Arafat's status and U S president Bush's stance.
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Danielle Shefi
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Yaakov Shefi
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Danielle
Freedom Tigsters
Natan Greenberg
Katya
New York Times
James Bennet
Frimet Roth
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