Bush should be embarrassed by Saddam era ties report
Editorial notes Los Angeles Times disclosures that in 1989 1990 the Bush administration secretly backed closer ties with Iraq and allowed dual use technology aiding Saddam Hussein's arms buildup. It argues the move could affect Election '92 and reflects on State Department knowledge and presidential responsibility.
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Navy stringency on harassment faces backlash over strict terms
Critics say the Navy and Marine Corps plan travel beyond fair discipline by expelling any violator of anti harassment rules. They cite past incidents including an admiral removed for not acting on a harassment complaint. The March 1 policy start has observers calling it excessive.
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Labor monopoly yields fool's gold in wage debate
Guest columnist argues wage protections and closed shop harm competitiveness. He cites Russia and Japan to show incentives matter, urges repeal of the closed shop and adoption of profit sharing to reduce costs, boost production, and lower prices. He links union power to inflation and rising poverty, urging policy reform.
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Rostenkowski Tax Bill Spars With Democratic Critics
George Will analyzes Dan Rostenkowski’s tax bill as Democrats claim fairness while Republicans and Tsongas challenge its seriousness. The piece notes top rate hikes, luxury tax repeal, inflation indexing, and a delayed corporate tax cut, with reflections on Washington politics and private sector experience.
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One Woman in Nine Breast Cancer Toll in Women News
Cokie Roberts notes breast cancer now strikes one in nine women, up from one in twenty thirty years ago. She highlights Congress action and funding, including a $133 million breast cancer allocation this year, and calls for fuller National Cancer Institute support and a national breast cancer center.
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