Government nanny bill targets teen labor reform
An opinion piece argues the Child Labor Amendments S.600 overreaches by treating teens as in need of government protection. It notes burdens on employers and states, questions the impact on job opportunities, and predicts possible passage only if political winds shift, citing Dodd as sponsor and Republican dissenters.
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Sen
Christopher Dodd
Connecticut
U.S. Department of Labor
Dodd
Senate Labor Committee
Federal Department of Labor
U.S. Secretary of Labor
Labor Committee
Bill Clinton
Congress
Clinton
Return of Children to School Sparks Nationwide Strikes
Editorial notes looming teacher strikes across major cities including Chicago New York and Philadelphia threaten to paralyze schools. It argues arbitration absence fuels clashes, cites California and Iowa as contrasting examples and urges collective bargaining for public workers to prevent disruption and preserve student learning.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Iowa
Band-Aid or Bold Plan in Bush Job Training Push
The article questions President Bush's 10 billion plan to retrain unemployed Americans, linking timing to the upcoming election. It notes unemployment concerns and ponders how Congress could justify channeling 10 billion into home districts, while calling the program a potential campaign move.
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Bush
New Century
Congress
Respondents Back Haitian Refugees Return Questioned
In The Gazette TeleUs poll Aug 17, 77 percent of 157 respondents favored forcing Haitian refugees back to Haiti. The letter argues the readers’ comforts contrast with refugees’ hardships and questions why the U S can aid Israel but not 40 000 asylum seekers. Names PeaceWorks members listed.
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TeleUs
Gazette
Haiti
Israel
Drivers to Blame in Iowa City Bike Fatalities
Letter writer condemns rude drivers and calls for stronger laws after cyclist Leslie Coleman and his friend Cal Eden were killed. He argues bikers have equal road rights and urges motorists to fully pass in the opposite lane. He laments ongoing police tickets against bikers and criticizes public officials.
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Iowa City
Leslie Coleman
Cal Eden
Iowa
Lighten up Washington High band keeps practicing despite complaints
On Aug 22 a Washington High School drum line practicing on school grounds was told by a police officer to tone it down after a noise complaint. Band members sacrifice two weeks of summer to prepare for marching season, enduring heat and long hours.
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Washington High School
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Note
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It allows equal opportunity for publishing corrections and contradictions as desired by readers.
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Gazette
Multiplier Effect in Free Enterprise and Government Policy
Reader Walter Gormly from Mount Vernon argues that the United States relies on free enterprise yet blames government for economic troubles. He contrasts Hoover and Bush with the New Deal multiplier concept, warns that wage levels fail to match production, and criticizes media for resisting private sector reforms.
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United States
Soviet Union
Adam Smith
Smith
Bush
Hoover
Walter Gormly
Mount Vernon
Linn County Republican Women urge women to seek political roles
In 1993 dubbed Year of the Woman women are a numerical majority yet underrepresented in power. Linn County Republican Women urge political activism to gain equal status and influence, arguing ERA alone cannot resolve social ills and urging women to run, legislate, campaign, and stay active. For more info call Mary Vick at 848-4462.
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Linn County
Republican
America
ERA
Republican Women
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Los Angeles
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Wighlights
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Hilary
Kies
Murphye Browne
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Marshall M. Kerr
Nada Holzinger
Sean Holzinger
Martin McDole
Linda McGrew
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