Law aims to recruit young farmers with eased loan rules
The House passed a bill to help beginning farmers by relaxing some FmHA credit rules. Applicants must draft a 10 year plan and would receive direct subsidized loans for five years, with eligibility ending after 15 years. Supporters say it helps preserve the family farm amid rising absentee ownership.
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America
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Texas
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Bill Clinton
Iowa
Farmers Home Administration
Fiscal deficits mount as debt costs dominate budget
An Associated Press analysis outlines how deficits reach about 340 billion dollars annually, pushing total debt near 4 trillion. Interest on the debt consumes 214.6 billion in 1993, four times education spending and seven times environment funding, shaping a 54 926 income family’s 16068 tax bill and leaving 3284 for all other programs.
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Tax Foundation
Christian response to family grief after shooting incident
A reader letter urges compassion for Ms. Fowler whose brother was killed by sheriff's deputies. The writer emphasizes providing support and a listening ear while acknowledging grief, free will, divine control, and avoiding judging past family behavior.
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Ms. Fowler
Abortion Wobble May Help Bush In Tight Election
Patrick Riley argues Bush’s mixed signals on abortion may not hurt him. He contends a bright image and strong anti abortion stances could persuade moderates who oppose abortion but fear political straightforwardness. He cites photographs and political ads shaping public opinion.
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Patrick Riley
George Bush
Bush
Rover and Foreign Ground Beef Stir Debate in Gazette
The August Gazette discusses the USDA lifting a 70 year ban on foreign ground beef imports. Rod Leonard warns of health risks from meat of horses and other animals when mixed with beef or pork. The piece questions inspection thoroughness and ends with a grim, humorous note about Rover.
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U.S
Ag Department
Rod Leonard
Community Nutrition Institute
USDA
Korea
Rover
Seoul
Cartoon Provokes Flap On Morality And Language On Page
The letter complains about a Far Side cartoon containing profanity using God’s name and attacks the media for mocking moral values. It urges editors to uphold conviction and reject material that offends God-fearing readers.
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Bob Greene
God
Value and pay in a free enterprise society
The text debates value in a free market, asking if taxpayers should fund socialized medicine. It questions paying individuals for illness, the burden on taxpayers, doctors, and businesses, and argues for rewarding societal contribution rather than paying a sick person directly.
Bush unfairly maligned by party politics
Letter writer criticizes Democratic lawmakers for obstructing President Bush over the economy, recalling his Gulf War popularity and urging voters to seek guidance in prayer. Roland Zmoos signs from 1242 Fourth Ave SE.
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Roland Zmoos
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