State seeks federal support for Medicaid costs
Texas government debates Medicaid spending projections from 3.3 billion in 1990 to 9.7 billion by 1995. Lt Gov Bullock and state officials cite rising costs, unfunded federal mandates, and cuts expected in 1995 as drivers of the budget strain amid debates over illegal immigrant funding and health coverage.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Senate Committee On Health and Human Services
DeAnn Friedholm
Dan Morales
Texas
Morales
U.S
Congress
Clinton
Letter to the Editor on Plain Dealing and Civic Duty
A concise critique urging readers to engage in local governance with integrity and accountability. The writer argues for transparent reporting, responsible editorial standards, and citizen participation to strengthen democracy. Includes a call for constructive dialogue and public trust in community institutions.
Clinton socialism charges spark renewed controversy
A reader warns against personal attacks on President Clinton while asserting he favors a socialist direction. The letter cites remarks from economists and aides, defends labeling as ideological, and recalls a 1992 Pride parade incident involving a Clinton official. It argues public discourse should focus on policy, not personal sins.
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Clinton
Hillary
Gennifer
Sally
Paula
America
Mr. Berger
Mr. Clinton
Berger
Bill
Boris Yeltsin
Boris
Finland
Derek Shearer
Laura D'Andreas Tyson
Europe
Robert B. Reich
Stalin
Milton Friedman
U.S
Friedman
Bill Clinton
Ms. Achtenburg
San Francisco
Mary Morgan
Building a Better World and the Work Ahead
A law student recalls a poster in a legal aid office showing a vast construction scene labeled Building a Better World. The image contrasts smooth progress with sections failing or under redesign, underscoring that reform requires time, effort, and many hands despite disagreements. See page 2.
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St. Louis
Legal Aid
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Sen
Carlos Truan
Eric Krause
Krause
Dennis Ray Queen
Queen
Mike Moncrief
D-Fort Worth
Dusty Heiskew
Moncrief
Austin American-Statesman
Hesskew
Teresa Doggett
GOP
Republican Party
Dallas Morning News
Doggett
John Sharp
Karen Hughes
State
Fort Worth
San Antonio
South Texas
Ed Prado
Lyndell Williams
Sterling
Texas Press Association
W.H. Halliburton
Floresville
Wilson County Crime Stoppers, Inc
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