Scholastic Update articles from January 1993

Scholastic Update archives from January 1993

Clinton's challenge. (President Bill Clinton)
January 15, 1993... When Bill Clinton takes the Presidential oath of office this month, he'll fulfill a dream that began when he was a teenager in high school. How many of us really dare to dream like that--to be young and set high goals for ourselves, even amid...

The first 100 days. (Bill Clinton's first days in office)
January 15, 1993... Bill Clinton's first 100 days in office could make or break his Presidency. When Bill Clinton is inaugurated as the 42nd President of the United States on January 20, he will be sworn in for a term of 1,461 days--four years. But if...

Promises to keep. (Bill Clinton's plan for keeping campaign pledges)
January 15, 1993... As a candidate Bill Clinton made lots of promises. Now as President, he's trying to turn promises into reality. What's the new President's agenda? How does it affect you? Promises, promises, promises. As a candidate for President, Bill...

Clinton and the new Congress. (Bill Clinton, 122 new members in Congress)
January 15, 1993... Can a new President and a new Congress work together to fix America's social and economic problems? Experts wonder if the Democrats and Clinton can finally clear Washington's traffic jam. AN END TO GRIDLOCK? For the last decade,...

The Clinton style. (cultural shifts in Bill Clinton's administration)(includes related article)
January 15, 1993... America's first baby-boomer President brings the style and tastes of his generation to the White House. America's new President is the kind of guy who gets a chuckle out of impersonating Elvis Presley, dances to '70s bands like Fleetwood...

America's first kid. (President Clinton's 12-year old daughter, Chelsea)
January 15, 1993... Twelve-year-old Chelsea Clinton moves into the White House January 20. What will life be like in the media fish bowl? When Chelsea Clinton learned her father had won the Presidency, she cried. Sure, she was proud of her dad. But she knew...

Portrait of America. (U.S. Affairs Annual 1993)(includes almanac, statistical data and presidential policy quiz)
January 15, 1993... Is the United States experiencing its slowest rate of economic growth in 50 years? How does America's health care system stack up against those in Europe? Is the middle class paying too much in taxes? Where does Arkansas rank among the 50...