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Political vacations

Bill Clinton's summer holiday, and the private side of presidential life.

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Third parties

Does the 'broken' nature of American politics necessitate a three party system?

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Labor Day 1995

A brief history of Labor Day, and what is holds for 1995.

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Senator Robert Packwood

The resignation of Robert Packwood, and the workings of the lobbying system.

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Online America

Does a reliance on computers mean the return of the Luddites?

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Colin Powell and Ross Perot

The possible entrance of Colin Powell and Ross Perot in to the race for the presidency.

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The OJ Simpson verdict, 1995

How Americans feel about the OJ Simpson trial following the delivery of the verdict.

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OJ Simpson and race

An exploration of the issues of race surrounding the O J Simpson trial.

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New York taxi drivers

The importance of big business to President Clinton's re-election campaign.

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Arafat visits New York

Details of Yasser Arafat's speech at the 1995 meeting of the UN in New York City.

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Quebec and French relations

A brief history of Quebec and the American and Canadian relationship with France.

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General Colin Powell

How broad is the public appeal of Colin Powell, and could he be a presidential candidate?

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1995 Shutdown of the federal government

The United States debt crisis and the shutdown of the federal government in 1995.

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Bosnia and the Dayton Agreement

The US role in the Bosnian peace treaty of signed in Dayton in November 1995.

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Church and state

The freedom of speech within the school classroom, and the separation of Church and state.

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James Reston (1909-1995)

A tribute to the respected political columnist James Reston.

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US troops enter Bosnia, 1995

Does the power to declare war lie with Congress or, as many assume, with the President?

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School prayers

What makes a good government, and should prayers be read in American public schools?

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Christmas 1995

The joys of absolute silence, as experienced during a Christmas in Vermont.

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Government services and the budget bill

A halt on government services and no resolution to the budget bill.

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The snow of 1996, 1947 and 1888

The notable snowfalls of 1947, 1883 and 1996.

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Hilary Clinton, Eleanor Roosevelt and Abigail Smith

A comparison of prominent first ladies.

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Clinton's State Of The Union address

Bill Clinton's 1996 State of the Union address.

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The 1996 New Hampshire primary

The 1996 New Hampshire primary election.

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Great American frauds

The frauds of Phineas T Barnum, Hershel Geguzin and Ruldolph Walter Wanderone.

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The US tax system

A look at various democracies around the world, and the US tax system.

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Pat Buchanan and divisions with the Republican Party

Middle America and Presidential candidate Pat Buchanan

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Churchill's Soviet warning and the Chinese threat

Winston Churchill's predictions and the threat of communist China.

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Lockerbie and anti-terror laws

Striking a balance between legislation and liberty.

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The first Letter from America 1946

Alistair Cooke re-presents his first American Letter.

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