Cavazos Cabinet Pick Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Hispanic Groups
Hispanic leaders criticize Cavazos appointment to the Cabinet as tokenism and politically motivated while others praise the move as smart. The NEA backs Mondale in 1984 and will announce a 1988 endorsement on Sept. 8. Jose de Lara of LULAC calls the nomination outstanding but cites strategic aims.
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Cavazos Praised as Education Priority Amid White House Meeting
Robert Atwell of the American Council on Education endorsed Cavazos after he appeared with Reagan in the White House briefing room. Cavazos, president of Texas Tech since 1980, plans to resign in July 1989 and return to teach anatomy. He hails from Texas and has a large family. he has won the National Hispanic Leadership award for reducing Hispanic youth dropout rates.
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United States of America
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Hoffman
Drought relief bill approved for farmers with safeguards
The drought measure eases repayment on advance income support payments and requires 1989 crop insurance. It expands feed assistance for cattle sheep goats pigs poultry horses and fish. Critics call for fiscal restraint but supporters cite bipartisan haste and potential $7 billion savings from reduced deficiency payments due to lower yields.
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Edward Madigan
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Fundamentalist oppose Temptation film amid protests
Religious groups led petitions and phone campaigns to block the movie while critics deem it an uneven 24 hour film. Protest plans include Capitol steps demonstrations and letter campaigns, with some clergy backing screening depending on interpretation.
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Cedar Rapids
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Universal Studios
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Associated Press
Michael Medved
Another World film eyed for Cedar Rapids location
Cedar Rapids emerges as a finalist with Hutchinson Kansas in the search for the coming of age drama Another World. Gov Branstad was set to announce a major project while Iowa officials hesitated to confirm. The Kansas focus includes a 1958 memory piece about a boy coping with his mother’s death.
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Vicky Henley
Kansas Film Commission
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Henley
Bruce Gilbert
Iowa
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Matt Dillon
Andrew McCarthy
North Dakota regulator defends life insurer exam move
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Earl Pomeroy defends ordering an exam of a Fargo insurer moving operations to Des Moines. He says the company remains domiciled in North Dakota and would trigger guaranty fund responsibility if insolvent. Officials warn against punitive action while Iowa tax changes provoke discontent. Hager may return to press for faster completion.
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Statesman
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Fed raises rates as inflation fight continues in election year
The Federal Reserve approved a rate increase despite political pressure. President Bush and White House spokesmen defended the move as needed to curb inflation while noting the goal to balance growth. Analysts foresee consumer prices rising over 5 percent this year and possibly over 6 percent next year as demand cools and factories run at high capacity.
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