Trade warning sparks U S reaction to EC tariffs
The European Community spokesman Willy De Clercq challenges President Reagan over unilateral tariffs on European imports. The piece argues U S farm exports could lose up to a billion dollars under new March 1 quotas and tariffs, urging global trade talks while supporting the president’s stance.
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European Community
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Reagan
United States
Spain
Portugal
Common Market
U.S
White House
Sen
William Roth
Delaware
Japan
Teen Sues Over Parental Rules In Muskegon Case
A 17 year old in Muskegon Michigan, backed by Legal Aid of Western Michigan, sues to avoid church attendance and parochial schooling ordered by his parents. The Legal Aid spokesman says settlement possible and notes court action may not mend family ties.
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Muskegon
Legal Aid
Western Michigan
Should the U S adopt a Value Added Tax
A discussion on moving from income to consumption taxation outlines VAT basics and names, with supporters citing revenue potential and export competitiveness and opponents warning of regressivity, complexity, and transition challenges. Proponents and critics debate the global use of VAT and impact on savings and trade.
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America
Proposing a value added tax to boost saving and trade
The author argues for shifting from an income tax to a VAT to incentivize saving and, with a VAT on imports and exporters rebates, to level the international playing field. They note VAT can be designed to be regressive-free and non-inflationary when replacing existing taxes.
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International Monetary Fund
Too questionable VAT debate in The Gazettes Opinion
The Gazettes Opinion argues against a broad value added tax citing inflation risks and regressive effects. It warns VAT could raise prices, require 20 000 IRS workers and 700 million annually, widen regional disparities, and tempt higher overall taxes.
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Internal Revenue Service
VAT Debate Shows Mixed Pros and Cons for U S Tax Reform
Advocates tout consumption based revenue as a shift from income taxes but critics argue savings effects unclear and impact on demand, trade, and dollar value. Henry J. Aaron notes VAT raises costs for U S goods, while fairness concerns persist as low income pay higher shares.
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Europe
U.S
Henry J. Aaron
University of Maryland
Brookings Institution
Dow Jones optimism amid farm downturn worries readers
A letter discusses rising Dow Jones forecasts while a weak farm economy in the Central and Great Plains plus oil layoffs threaten stability. It urges passing Senate Bill 2270 to kill deficiency judgments, urging farmers to contact their representative with urgency.
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Central
Great Plains
Texas
Senate
House
DOE First 50 program could save Iowa $441 million annually
The article argues oil price declines could yield a $441 million yearly saving for Iowa residents, equating to about $200 per adult. It promotes the DOE First 50 residential energy conservation program, projected to cut residential utility costs by about 40 percent, as a path to an ongoing windfall through energy efficiency upgrades.
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United States Department of Energy
D.O.E
Aid the contras and the danger of communism in Nicaragua
The writer argues against Sandinistas in Nicaragua and condemns communist expansion in the Americas. They praise aid to the contras, urge a $500 million package, and warn of global domination risks while contrasting with past support for Somoza. The piece also contemplates the lost potential of an unborn child named Johnny.
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U.S
Somoza
Nicaragua
Americas
Agriculture’s Quiet Struggle Gets National TV Notice
The piece notes farmers' longtime hardship and low recognition while foreign tourism and oil industries gained quick TV attention. It contrasts decades of pushing export markets for agriculture with delayed national media focus on their plight after price drops and a plane bombing.
Governor Branstad Plans Turkey River Canoe Trip
Governor Branstad will canoe the Turkey River in June as a symbolic event. Critics say the stunt targets public attention while supporters call it a lighthearted demonstration of leadership.
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Branstad
Turkey
Teachings of Jesus in Public Schools Spark Moral Battle
A writer laments secular education eroding hope and morality. They argue without Jesus and Judeo Christian ethics to govern law and life, society risks amoral youth, rising suicide, sexual immorality, and harm to children. They urge teaching Jesus in public schools to protect the young.
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Heaven
Hell
Paul the Apostle
Jesus
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