NAFTA Critics Challenge White House Trade Report
Opponents of the North American Free Trade Agreement assail a Clinton administration report in Washington that portrays NAFTA as a modest positive force in early years. The piece notes job gains, continued exports, and talk of expanding the pact to include Chile, drawing in critics from labor and think tanks.
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Ousted Cambodian leader gains U.S. backing amid coupbacked talks
Prince Norodom Ranariddh, Cambodia’s ousted co prime minister, wins Clinton administration support to challenge the July 4 coup. Washington delays sanctions while ASEAN mediates. aid may resume after a month, with about half of Cambodia’s $35 million annual U.S. assistance at stake.
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NEA funding cuts would hit Iowa arts scene hard
Iowa faces potential NEA funding losses as the House debates a cut to the agency and a separate proposal to end the NEH. Iowa received 593 400 this year, about half last year, with Cedar Rapids Symphony at 12000 and Naomi French Wallace at 20000. Bill Jackson of the Department of Cultural Affairs warns a 30 percent budget bite would shrink art teaching and opportunities.
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Guest speaker inquiries directed to The Gazette editor
If your club or organization needs a guest speaker call The Gazette's managing editor Mark Bowden at 398-5869 for arrangements and availability.
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