Our View Budget Plan Bitter Medicine For Congress
Our View argues the deficit reduction plan, though painful, is essential to curb yearly spending. It outlines tax increases on gasoline beer liquor wine cigarettes and luxury items plus Medicare premium hikes, urging Congress to pass the measure to revive the economy and avoid deeper cuts.
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S&l
Gramm-Rudman
Andrews
Bush
Turbeville
D.C
Ernest Hollings
Letters To The Editor About Reagan and Middle East War
A reader critiques Reagan defenders while noting prolonged blame on Carter. The letter honors Lance Cpl. Charles C. Garrard and asks readers to fly the American flag, support families left behind, and join a national prayer network without political entanglement. The family of Garrard from Doylestown Ohio requests public support.
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Ronnie
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FSLIC
George
Middle East
Lance Cpl
Charles C. Garrard
United States Marine Corps
Chuck
Melissa
Jessica
Jordan
Cherry Point
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Hal
Sue Garrard
Karen Cunningham
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America
Doylestown
Ohio
Aiken Standard Seeks Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address. Typed, legible submissions are preferred and subject to editing and condensing. Include brief, to the point content. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Budget Agreement Spinach Not Broccoli Cartoonish Slate
A critical editorial rails against the recent budget deal as a disgraceful, hurried compromise. It cites rising deficits, delayed bills, and smoke-filled-room negotiations, arguing the pact fails to curb spending and urges stronger leadership.
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New Yorker
Bush
Richard Darman
Congress
Senate
White House
Darman
Andrews Air Force Base
World of prejudice echoed in Japan and America
The author condemns racial insensitivity worldwide, citing Japanese minister Seiraku Kajiyama and former PM Yasuhiro Nakasone. He condemns bigotry against blacks, Hispanics, and other minorities, criticizes Shahrazad Ali, and urges selective buying to avoid products from biased sources. He argues blacks, especially black women, are vital to civilization.
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Seiraku Kajiyama
Yasuhiro Nakasone
America
Shahrazad Ali
Ali
Essence Magazine
Jesse Jackson
Andy Rooneys
Howard Cosells
Jimmy-the-Creeks
Seiroku Kajiyama
Energy Policy Waits In Saudi Desert
In the Saudi desert Bush touts a tough energy stance amid oil dependency worries and war risks. Senator William Bryan's 40 mpg car bill seeks a long term shift, facing opposition from auto lobbies and Detroit, as Bush's policy effort continues.
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U.S
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Middle East
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Saddam
Nevada
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Don Riegle
D-Mich
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Detroit
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White House
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Samuel Skinner
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