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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1989

Page

6

Census reshapes poverty stats with new noncash benefits

The Census Bureau redefines poverty by including noncash benefits and real income such as health care, food stamps, subsidized lunches, and capital gains. The 1986 rate drops from 13.6% to 10.3%, with implications for policy and future historical comparisons.

Census Bureau United States U.S. Census Bureau U.S Lyndon B. Johnson America

Libyan Ambassadors Decry U.S. Sky Battles Over Med

Ali Sunni Muntasser urges the international community to condemn the U S action as unwarranted aggression after U S Navy fighters shoot down Libyan jets in the Mediterranean. Washington says pilots acted in self defense amid suspicions of a chemical weapons plant near Tripoli.

IBYAN Ali Sunni Muntasser U.S. Navy Mediterranean Sea Muntasser Libya U.S Mediterranean Tripoli

Vice President Says He Won’t Criticize Future Pay Raise

George Bush declines to critique salary increases for federal officials while noting he remains vice president until January 20 and will have a freer view after becoming president. He expects to be comfortable with the president’s decision.

George Bush New York Times United States

Generational economics and the tax burden debate

A Washington Post letter from Paul Hewitt argues mid thirties professionals earning 115000 face rising costs and taxes, creating a perceived gap with older generations. He urges policies that reward savers, curb subsidies for the elderly, and reflect current housing and education costs without blaming the rich.

Forbes undercutting alarm over national debt controversy

The excerpt critiques Forbes February piece tower or trickle by showing how debt and interest as GNP share mislead readers. It argues true burden equals 21 percent of annual general fund income after removing Social Security and Medicare, with total debt near 3 trillion and $225 billion in annual interest.

U.S California U. C. Berkeley Republican Party Forbes Magazine Forbes United States Lion

Volunteers in the New Year event acknowledgment

Leaders in Volunteerism Lindale Mall and WMT co sponsored a community effort December 1 to 15 to raise public awareness of ongoing volunteer needs. About 50 agency staff and volunteers staffed the mall booth while LIV members collect and prepare information to mail to agencies.

LSV Lindale Mall WMT LIV The Gazette

Debate call over Planned Parenthood speakers at Coe College

A letter argues against a single side controlled debate on abortion at Coe College. The writer urges a neutral, multi group forum with diverse themes and an unbiased moderator to explore life, government funding, freedom of choice, and safety concerns while avoiding a one sided agenda.

Terri McLaughlin Carol Everett Coe College

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