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Opposition to these proposed changes is coming from unexpected quarters, including New York's John Cardinal O'Connor. He rightly argues that the paring back of benefits is "immoral in its virtually inevitable consequences." Indeed, the new legislative thrust is ludicrously incompatible with a pro-family stance. However, the ongoing discussion provides an important opportunity to reformulate the terms of the debate and to devise new strategies to help the poor. Clearly any solution must provide for a degree of self-sufficiency if it is to be politically palatable. The system as it currently exists is structurally flawed and perpetuates...
That indecision is symptomatic of a deeper problem: Zedillo's inability so far to craft a consistent policy on anything. A technocrat and former Education Minister thrust into the top spot almost by accident, Zedillo seems torn between the hard-liners (``dinosaurs'') and reformers in the P.R.I., veering first one way, then another. He may learn, and he will have to do a delicate balancing act in any case. But for the moment, all his moves keep bringing up that deadly question: Que onda...
...contained, but the opening salvo two weeks ago sounded serious. Because Beijing refused to crack down on pirate manufacturers, the U.S. imposed a 100% tariff on $1 billion worth of Chinese goods. Beijing retaliated with punitive tariffs of its own on U.S. consumer products. It looked as if the thrust and parry might lead to a full- scale duel. But the two sides announced that the tariff increases would not go into effect until Feb. 26. This week they will try to head them off altogether by reopening negotiations...
Virtually form the minute Capriati emerged from her crib, her father thrust the tennis racquet into her hand, ready to take both his daughter and himself step-by-step down the road to fame and fortune. As a famous child, Capriati seemed oblivious to her surroundings. Yet one day, the fun and frolic of fame was likely to transform itself into a deeper commitment to her full-time...
Pfieffer blew kisses to the Porcellian members cheering from the club's windows and waved at the numerous arms thrust out of Mass. Ave. office windows...