Word: electivity
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...Soviet emigre, I find it ironic and sad that the Russians, still trapped in a classic Soviet mind-set of blind trust in official propaganda, are easily manipulated by their current "free" press and "democratic" government. All it took for Yeltsin to win the election was several weeks of heavy pounding with negative TV ads and grossly biased campaign coverage. That was enough to persuade rookie voters to re-elect their leader, Yeltsin, who was so unpopular just a few months ago. Did they really have a choice? MICHAEL BUSHEL Pacifica, California
...that would allow people to create tax-deductible medical savings accounts in exchange for lower premiums and higher deductibles argue that it may result in higher premiums for those who cannot take advantage of such accounts, while also increasing the number of uninsured Americans. "The only people who would elect a medical savings account are those who are healthy and therefore don't expect to have many expenditures, and those who can afford to put the money aside," says TIME's Bernard Baumohl. "This means that insurance companies, whose rates are not federally regulated, might raise the rates for everyone...
...that would allow people to create tax-deductible medical savings accounts in exchange for lower premiums and higher deductibles argue that it may result in higher premiums for those who cannot take advantage of such accounts, while also increasing the number of uninsured Americans. "The only people who would elect a medical savings account are those who are healthy and therefore don't expect to have many expenditures, and those who can afford to put the money aside," says TIME's Bernard Baumohl. "This means that insurance companies, whose rates are not federally regulated, might raise the rates for everyone...
...being the unpaid helpmeet of the most powerful man in the world? Is it because they're devoted wives or because the White House has a glass ceiling? If these women have star-quality expertise, then, yes, we should hold the proposed Hillary-Liddy debate. And next time, elect one of them President. SHERYL HALPERN Montreal...
...Elizabeth Dole seem to have true grit in word and deed. If we were to elect Bob Dole to the presidency, the media would have to report on issues and solutions instead of the never-ending soap we have now. I like the idea of fewer little dinner parties and more shared thoughts and ideas. CONNIE SIMPSON Steamboat Springs, Colorado...