Senate crime bill Mix of prisons cops and flaws
The Senate crime bill funds vast prison expansion and more officers, with drug treatment limited to federal inmates, youth boot camps, and tougher penalties. Critics warn the plan neglects rebuilding communities and education, while mandatory minimums loom and juvenile crime rises. A House alternative may offer a different approach.
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Clinton health plan ignores cost culprits
A reader critiques President Clinton's health care plan, arguing 30 million uninsured must be covered and noting costs driven by malpractice, product liability, high tech tests, and epidemic pressures. The letter suggests savings from reform may be insufficient and calls for guidelines on test usage.
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Health care costs rise with aging population and risk factors
The piece argues that aging citizens, gun culture, car accidents, and lifestyle issues push up medical costs in the United States versus Europe. It criticizes higher dental costs, questions managed care, and advocates a universal, affordable plan. notes Cherukuri as a urologist.
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Reader's letter questions bullet tax idea
This reader argues against taxing bullets, noting flaws in the plan to curb crime. The letter contends criminals ignore laws, smugglers will bypass a tax, and honest citizens would be disadvantaged without effective enforcement.
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Republicans should reposition as user friendly on social issues
Cal Thomas argues Republicans must not abandon the values agenda but shift to a user friendly approach. He urges promoting crisis pregnancy support, empowering families, and partnering with communities while criticizing Democratic failures on crime and inner cities. He emphasizes long term change beyond top down power.
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Billboard clash pits Shuster against scenic road safeguards
In a fight over highway bill provisions, Rep. Bud Shuster and Rep. Nick Joe Rahall push a policy clarification to weaken scenic byway protections and allow new billboards. Scenic America warns the move undercuts Congress' intent while Panetta labels close votes as risky games. Jack Anderson and Michael Einstein wrote this column.
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