Scrambling for coherent policy in Bosnia and Washington
The piece notes the chaos of Bosnia policy as three French journalists are injured near a UN road reopening mission to Sarajevo. Bosnian Serb leaders hint at more hostage releases amid vague promises about NATO air strikes. In Washington, Clinton administration officials present four troop deployment scenarios while Secretary Christopher delays Middle East travel. The author argues that U.S. diplomats misread the situation, warning that force would require vast power and casualties Americans may not accept. A pilot has been shot down, underscoring the risk and signaling the difficulty of imposing a world political solution.
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Two Ohio Congressmen push to abolish federal education role
House Republicans Boehner and Chabot lead the Back to Basics Education Reform Act to abolish the Department of Education, replace with block grants to districts, and cut the 32 billion federal budget by 1996. They argue federal involvement has failed while scores stagnate.
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States should set speed limits not Washington
The piece argues the 55 mph federal limit imposed in 1973 should be left to states, noting safety data and autonomy. It compares federal overreach to historic federalism debates, urging legislators to decide locally and preserve state rights to err. It frames the issue as about who sets limits and defends decentralization across diverse highways and regions.
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Commissioners urged to rethink 5 percent budget cut in Gaston County
A reader argues the 5 percent local spending cut, paired with 3 percent inflation, would net an 8 percent real reduction and harm services. They warn baseline funding skews inflation, praise County Administrator and officials, favor steady taxes, efficient management, and careful future planning.
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