The world on $1 a year

Article Abstract:

UN Sec Gen Kohi Annan asked Canadian Maurice Strong to oversee UN reform for a token $1 a year. That is what Strong was paid for masterminding the downsizing of Ontario Hydro in the early 1990s. To reform the UN, Strong will have to downsize enough to please the US without further alienating smaller countries.

Management, Officials and employees, Column, United Nations, Strong, Maurice

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Black, proud and Republican

Article Abstract:

The Republican Party hopes to use J.C. Watts to appeal to the underlying conservative values of African American voters. However, the African American congressman disagrees with most black leaders on political issues important to the black community.

Race relations, Republican Party (United States), African American legislators, Watts, J.C., Jr.

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The Perot factor: he's back for CAmpaign '96, as quirky as ever

Article Abstract:

Perot is running again on the Reform Party and is expected to beat challenger Richard Lamm. Perot, 66, garnered 19% of the vote in 1992, but his support has dwindled since then, according to polls. His and style are discussed.

Analysis, Biography, Presidential candidates, Personalities, Reform Party (United States), Third parties (United States politics), Perot, H. Ross

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