Bush’s shadow role in Iraq arms flow under scrutiny
Editorial questions Bush administration ties to Saddam’s weapons buildup before Kuwait invasion. It cites State and Commerce Department actions in 1990 and suggests mixed signals from U.S. agencies. The piece implies Clinton could press the issue during his campaign.
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Saddam
Kuwait
State Department
Commerce Department
Iraq
U.S
Henry Gonzalez
D-Texas
Bush
Bush Administration
United Nation
Bill Clinton
Iowa Budget Cuts Prompt Historic Site Closures Debate
The Iowa Legislature and Gov. Branstad cut agency budgets by five percent to ease a fiscal emergency. Some agencies, like the Iowa Historical Society, moved to close sites such as Montauk in Clermont, prompting the governor to insist on preserving access and operations.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Montauk
Clermont
Iowa Historical Society
Bush Should Withdraw If GOP Hopes For Fortunes Rise
George F. Will discusses Republican doubts about a Bush re election bid noting low approval ratings and a public sense the nation is on the wrong track. He cites limited support within the party and signals that Bennett and Quayle hint at retreat while predicting a shaken convention if Bush stays in.
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George F. Will
Washington
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Dan Quayle
Public schools reform debate tests Edison Project
Theodore R. Sizer argues the Whittle Edison Project prompts needed reform in public education. He notes dual systems exist already and calls for clear standards, thoughtful learning, and accountability by government and families, concluding that strong common schools remain vital despite competition.
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Theodore R. Sizer
Chris Whittle
Benno Schmidt & Co
Whittle, Schmidt & Co
Whittle
Edison
Week highlights benefits of breastfeeding in Linn County
A Linn County task force promotes breastfeeding education and support through WIC, VNA, La Leche League, and local hospitals. It cites Healthy People 2000 goals, notes current initiation and six month rates, and outlines seminars August 3–7 at St. Luke's Health and Wellness Room with noon and 6:45 pm sessions.
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Linn County
WIC
Visiting Nurse Association
VNA
la Leche League
LNL
Cedar Rapids School System
Mercy Medical Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Linn County Breastfeeding Task Force
St. Luke’s Health and Wellness Room
Westdale Mall
St. Luke's Hospital
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