Scholastic Update articles from January 1995

Scholastic Update archives from January 1995

State of the nation. (influence of Republican majority in Congress) (Cover Story)
January 13, 1995... The Republican Party's smashing election victory turned Washington, D.C., upside down. The new Congress has new leaders, new ideas, and a new direction for the country. One thing is for sure: Big changes are in store. Look fast! Democracy...

Look who's in charge now. (Congressional leaders)
January 13, 1995... In politics, as in war, to the victors go the spoils. The Republicans won big in the November elections, gaining majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives. According to the rules of the game, that gives them enormous powers. They...

The Republican revolution. (Republican reform issues)
January 13, 1995... Republicans in Congress want to cut 60 years of big government down to size. Is that what the country needs. Last November, after Congressional Republicans swept to their most convincing election victory in 40 years, people were predicting...

U.S. affairs annual. (state-by-state statistics)
January 13, 1995... Like the nation's political landscape, America's natural landscape is one that changes wherever you go. Anyone who has ever had the chance to drive across the United States knows this country is one of striking diversity. Even if you never stray...