Iowa Editorial Urges Budget Reform Amid Bond Financing Costs
The Iowa Gazette argues fiscal mismanagement raises state borrowing costs. It notes a 1.5 million insurance premium tied to a 360 million bond issue, calls for responsible budgeting, and says better stewardship could avoid overseas insurance payments. The piece links poor credit to higher costs and delays in payments to schools.
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Unilaterally moving the Chicago Cubs
The baseball arrangement splits the Cubs and Cardinals into the NL West amid a dispute with Commissioner Fay Vincent over league realignment. Cubs fans worry rivalries with Mets and Pirates fade, while the enduring Cubs Cards clash remains a key draw in the Grand Old Game.
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Perot's plan to name 100 advisers mocks campaign rhetoric
Opinion piece mocks Ross Perot for proposing a national advisory committee of 100 Americans of genius to advise him on issues. It questions whether such a move aligns with his promise of simple solutions and criticizes reliance on committees and consultants as a sign of vague plans and self-promotion.
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Libertarian critique of government power and a wary view of third parties
The piece examines the Libertarian presidential candidate Andre Marrou and his platform to dramatically reduce government roles. It notes his certainty, scorn for regulation, and the broader context of government growth, then contrasts Democratic and Republican spending rhetoric with Clinton's investing claim, lamenting the loss of serious third parties like the Progressives and Socialists.
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Broadening Education By Breaking Stereotypes And Barriers
A guest columnist argues to end rigid academic vocational labels and promote a broad education. Separate schools should give way to an integrated approach where students explore crafts and literature, languages, and practical skills, aided by flexible schedules and cooperative educators.
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