Health reform tale reflects ongoing debate and compromise
The article reports President Clinton signaling support for universal coverage as a goal while warning that a plan must move toward broad coverage. Aides reiterate the veto threat for bills lacking universal coverage, and aides emphasize negotiation realities. Observers forecast incremental, confusing progress in health care reform.
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Car label rules may reveal parts origins and assembly country
The 1992 law requires a vehicle label listing where engines and transmissions are produced, each country contributing at least 15 percent of parts, the share from US and Japan, and the final assembly site. It aims to inform buyers though it may not improve showroom performance or durability.
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Mr. President, you're no Jack Kennedy
Washington Post columnist Joel Achenbach argues that Bill Clinton, despite Kennedy like traits, cannot recapture Kennedy’s aura. The piece contrasts Clinton’s verbose style with Kennedy’s terser delivery and notes era differences, while praising Clinton’s authenticity and noting enduring public misalignment with the Kennedys.
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Grants and Grants and the Gazette Debate
A Mount Vernon reader laments rising federal and private grants totaling 187.5 million, arguing for restraint amid national debt. The letter criticizes education funding and questions the value of such spending while praising a Roger Ebert review of Angels in the Outfield.
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Right/ Carl Kane reminiscence and veteran reunion notes
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Turn The Gazette Public Letters Guidelines
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all submissions print. Include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses not published. Limit about 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested under 700 words.
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