Bush era deficit run-up mirrors Britain’s postwar debt surge
The piece argues President Bush abandoned budget balancing in his 1992 economic report, likening the U.S. deficit to Britain’s historic debt burden. It notes Congress and the White House share responsibility, cites a $4 trillion deficit later this year, and warns the 1992 election could punish incumbents if voters stay wary.
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Tom Harkin
Bob Kerrey
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Richard Nixon
Jerry Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
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James R. Jones
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Targeting Saddam In Comic Political Cartoon Debate
The piece notes Bush administration leaks on covert plans to topple Saddam Hussein amid Gulf War anniversary commentary. Officials cite Saddam as weaker postwar yet warn of his nuclear ambitions while cartoons prompt debate on U S strategy and election influence.
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Saddam
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Bush
Baghdad
James Baker
Kuwait
Mideast
U.N
Forum on constitutional powers to bridge Congress and the presidency
Bush and Clinton clash with Congress over the stimulus plan while a National Academy panel urges a Joint Legislative Executive Conference to ease executive legislative friction. The piece notes historical distrust and warns that structural changes may not end partisan division.
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Congress
Executive Branch
Legislative Executive Conference
Letters to the Gazette Debate on Economy and Bush Policy
Readers vent about the economy and debt blaming President Bush while urging self reliance. Others discuss aid to the USSR, trade, and market reforms, praising Senator Tom Harkin and opposing handouts. A humorous exchange cites Paul Harvey about capital gains naming.
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U.S.S.R
Bill Hutchins
D-Audubon
Paul Harvey
Boycott Call Targets Overseas Ads and Farm Aid Funding
Mrs. Allen McGregor argues that millionaire firms siphon Agriculture Department funds for overseas advertising, harming farmers. She urges a nationwide boycott of the listed companies, including Pillsbury, cites low Mexican wages, and calls readers to write elected officials before the November election.
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America
Iowa
Pillsbury
Mexico
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Observed in Iowa City
This week at the Iowa City VA Medical Center veterans are honored as patients receive care for service related conditions. Volunteers and local figures join celebrities and schoolchildren to visit and bring cheer, with visitors urged to call 339 7129 to arrange visits.
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Iowa City
Gary L. Wilkinson
Gazette Letters Policy Emphasizes Reader Opinions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in reader letters. Corrections or contradictions are assumed to be allowed for future publication.
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Gazette
Elvis course at University of Iowa sparks public debate
Corinne McNeil of Postville praises a university Elvis Presley course while criticizing public manipulation of taxpayers. The letter champions exposure but questions how tax money funds such programs.
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Elvis Presley
Corinne McNeil
Postville
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