Shocking spectacle on C Span sparks budget ire
The Gazette editorial laments last Thursday's late show on C Span 24 depicting Congress's inaction on a fiscal year 1983 budget. It chides 435 representatives for delaying a budget amid 68 amendments, warning of harm to markets and national confidence. It compares the scene to a failing Mets season and urges timely action.
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Escapade
C-Span
Channel 24
House of Representatives
Scarlett O'Hara
New York Mets
Casey Stengel
United Airlines Threat Attacks Boeing and Congress
United warns it may delay or cancel delivery of 20 of 39 ordered 767s citing economy and air traffic limits. President Ferris says if safe harbor leasing tax benefits are repealed or altered, United will reassess remaining 767 deliveries. The threat targets Congress over a 1981 tax provision used by firms like GE to reduce 1981 taxes.
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United Airlines
Boeing Co
United
Congress
Richard Ferris
Safe Harbor Leasing
Boeing
General Electric
Congress Defeats Rules For Used Car Dealers
A New York Times Service essay humorously argues Congress rejected federal rules to force used-car dealers to disclose defects. The author likens congressmen to used car salesmen, noting votes against tighter disclosure may reflect shared interests and campaign contributions, while urging sympathy for the “used congressman.” The piece critiques voter choice and consumer protection with a tongue-in-cheek tone.
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Congress
America
Honest Harrys
Alrics
United Way urged to rethink funding and fundraising methods
Letter writer attacks United Way of Linn County over funding shortfalls blaming the economy while urging stronger action. He calls for tougher campaigns, more overtime staff, telethons, better volunteer training, and targeted donor appeals, criticizing current priorities and donor engagement. He cites World Vision as a model with $18 monthly per child donations and questions why such personal connections aren’t used locally.
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United Way
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
World Vision
Better Busing: City Buses Cut Routes
Citizens deplore reduced routes amid low ridership claims while three buses serve the Handicap Center with no riders. They urge City Council and transit operators to provide needed service, noting economic hardship and long downtown waits. People insist transit depends on rider support to survive hard times.
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Democrats fail to offer peers to Reaganomics in budget vote
The House rejected all alternative budgets last week showing Democratic disunity and led to a perception of bipartisan failure. Voters see Reaganomics as challenged while Democrats struggle to unite an alternative, with speakers warning the party must present clear plans or risk losing credibility.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
House Budget Committee
James R. Jones
D-Okla
Bill Alexander
Arkansas
Reagan
Richard Bolling
Missouri
Philadelphia
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Atlantic City
Roy Bean
P.T. Barnum
Integrity Law
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George
Cherry Charlie
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Tip O’neill
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