Russian teens abroad compare life to postwar hopes in Russia
Two Russian youths studying in the United States describe hardship at home after communism’s fall. They contrast rising prices and food shortages with easier earning and shopping abroad. The teens note few cars in Russia, long waits for appliances, and limited job prospects, while enjoying American experiences.
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Jefferson
Vasilij
Olga
Kirkwood Community College
Secretive spy plane rumors swell after Jane's Weekly report
A defense industry notice in Jane's Defence Weekly fuels speculation of a new ultra fast spy aircraft for the U S Air Force. The article cites a British observer who saw an arrowhead shaped craft in 1989 and notes a liquid methane engine concept costing about 1 billion dollars as a follow on to the SR 71 Blackbird.
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USDA faces late chances of office closures and consolidation
The GAO and USDA analysis target over 100 state offices for closing or consolidation with Fairfield County Conn. singled out. Madigan aims to report by mid January though implementation remains unlikely without congressional backing. Critics fear no action in time to affect the current reforms.
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Fred Grandy
Iowa
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Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Tom Harkin
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