Clinton veto hits tiny budget cut and political optics
Clinton vetoes the minimal 16.4 billion budget rescission, striking at pork while defending social programs like Americorps, Goals 2000, and disaster relief. The move signals executive power to shape spending priorities but exposes questions about core beliefs and messaging.
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Rescue of Captain O Grady Shines Amid Bosnia Crisis
The piece recalls past American recoveries in hostile deserts and cities and celebrates the rescue of Air Force Captain Scott O Grady in Bosnia, praising U S military prowess while hoping no more Americans are endangered.
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Prostate Invitational notes and medical updates from local column
A guest columnist shares memories of the Fourth Annual Prostate Invitational tennis outing among local men and notes Bill Keith’s gratitude for omission from the list. The piece also reports Bill Finison’s recovery from a five bypass heart operation and a serious nose bleed treated via catheter, with cautionary medical advice.
Gun control zealots must fear BATF abuses
Larry Shull of Kings Mountain argues government agencies under Janet Reno have overreach, targeting gun owners rather than criminals. He links Waco and Oklahoma City to a rising militia movement, calls for BATF reform, and hopes a Reaganite leader in 1996.
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