Public Broadcasting Debate Splits Budget Watchers
Mike Deupree argues funding PBS and NPR is controversial with valid points on both sides. He notes liberal bias accusations, defense of cultural value, and calls to cut or preserve subsidies while acknowledging nonessential status and overall budget impact.
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National Public Radio
George Orwell
NPR
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Linda Wertheimer
Mara Liasson
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Supreme Court
Yasser Arafat
PBS
Public Broadcasting
McNeil/Lehrer
Big Bird
Barney
Ken Burns
Moyers
Burns
Corrections Issued On Gazette Error Corrections Policy
The Gazette notes corrections for errors from Monday and Sunday stories. A Volunteer Alert data entry number was wrong and should be 362 1501. A Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids principal was misidentified.
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History Center
Bob Tesar
Gazette
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids
Tesar
Clinton GOP misread peso bailout support
Washington AP reports President Clinton failed to unite Democrats for a 40 billion Mexican relief package, triggering bipartisan distress. Newt Gingrich and Bob Dole criticize leadership as peso markets slide, Labor and many Democrats oppose the rescue plan, complicating swift congressional action.
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Ashington
White House
Congress
Mexico
House
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Senate
Bob Dole
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
Labor
Leach cautious on bailout as Grassley Harkin oppose
Washington report says Rep. Jim Leach backs a $40 billion Mexico loan guarantee with reluctance. Sen. Grassley would vote against it now and Sen. Harkin calls the proposal dead, criticizing a government funded bailout as a risky, collateralized loan. Governor Branstad urges support for stability in trade.
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Iowa
Congress
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Grassley
Ameri
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Robert Rubin
Rubin
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Terry Branstad
National Governors’ Association
Branstad
Jim Nussle
Lown
Republican House Transition Committee
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