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...welfare proposal largely resurrects Ronald Reagan's controversial (and unenacted) "new federalism," putting $50 billion yearly in food stamps, nutrition programs and Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) under state discretion, while the Federal Government pays state Medicaid costs. To help local charities pick up any slack, Alexander would offer a $500 tax credit for every American to give to the group of their choice. The idea is to rekindle the personal involvement that G.O.P. virtuecrats like William Bennett say made for more "effective compassion" before Uncle...
...most economists still expect continued growth this year--and they do--that is partly because they think the Fed will cut interest rates some more. They further expect business spending for new plant and equipment and strong export sales to take up slack from consumers. Also, says economist Bernard Weinstein of the University of North Texas, "you don't have a recession in an election year...
...ouster. "Everyone in South Florida, the media and the fans, say that it's been a long time between Super Bowls and that the game has passed him by," says Sports writer Steve Wulf. "There's very little compassion for him. But Shula deserves to be cut a little slack. He hasn't lost any of his passion for the game. Everyone says he still works hard and keeps the same long hours he always has." Wulf notes that team owner Wayne Huizenga put his coach in an untenable position Wednesday when he said Shula had to fire...
...FANTASY THAT PRIVATE CHARITIES will take up the slack left by federal cutbacks in programs for the poor and elderly [SOCIETY, Dec. 4]. Newt Gingrich's campaign to lower taxes for the wealthy will result in even greater burdens being imposed on those least able to fend for themselves. Consider New Hampshire. Despite being among the 10 wealthiest states according to income and having a relatively low overall tax burden, the state also ranks dead last among all states in per-capita charitable giving. Even more telling is that 16% of New Hampshire families who report adjusted gross income...
...first half was closely contested throughout--neither team led by more than four until Hill's final basket. While Benton was not much of a factor, teammate Bernie Cieplicki picked up the slack and kept Vermont in the ball game, draining four three-pointers in the half...