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...extraordinary school but because she would have a measure of privacy there that she would not have otherwise. On balance, I think the schools are better than they were four years ago...I've been a big proponent of total public-school choice as well as charter schools...It may be very effective politically to use my daughter as an example, but it is not fair because of her own unusual circumstances, and it doesn't deal with the fact that what [Republicans] want to do [with their voucher program] is to take funds now going to the public schools...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CONVENTION '96: IF YOU TRY IT ALL AT ONCE... | 9/2/1996 | See Source »

...thought about leaving our anchor down for good. However, we figured the folks from the sailboat charter company were a little better at finding runaway clients than the creditors from up north. We were lucky enough to have one night in this peaceful place...

Author: By David L. Greene, | Title: Sailing Away to Buffetville | 8/16/1996 | See Source »

...pulled into Coral Bay's little harbor at dusk, we knew right away it was Buffetville. No other charter boats in sight. As we weaved our way around other vessels searching for good anchorage, we noticed animals scampering around some of the boats...

Author: By David L. Greene, | Title: Sailing Away to Buffetville | 8/16/1996 | See Source »

...average trusting air traveler, things have come to a sorry pass indeed when lawmakers propose altering the language of the Federal Aviation Administration charter to "put safety first." Where in the great blue yonder did it rank before? Last...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CAN WE EVER TRUST THE FAA? | 7/1/1996 | See Source »

...liberalism was a handicap and hence he tried to change the outcome by changing his approach. He talked about the breakdown of family and urged people to begin by changing "from inside out," changes that reach "the values, the spirit, the soul." In reality, however, Mr. Clinton was a charter New Democrat and has governed as one since the opening bell. His administration moved to the right on nearly every core economic issue since taking power. Think of it as "putting corporations first." He has preferred the financial markets over working people in his budget package although ostensibly he defends...

Author: By Ben Tahriri, | Title: Needed: President for the United States | 6/25/1996 | See Source »

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