Japan trade discord calls for cooperation and patience
The editorial argues U.S. Japan trade tensions require calm diplomacy over tariff actions and deficits. It notes Japan remains a major partner while blaming U.S. deficits for rising costs and cast doubt on quick fixes. It urges dialogue rather than threats and warns against relying on sound bites.
Capitol Games Rekindle Clarence Thomas Confirmation Debate
Journalists behind the Anita Hill disclosures revisit the Thomas hearings in a new book. The authors question the process while noting the Senate panel’s prolonged probe and Thomas’s continued role on the Supreme Court. The piece cautions against forgetting the controversy.
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Yeu
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Oil policy critique cites risks of dependence and drift
J. Robinson West argues Congress passes a minimal energy bill while neglecting oil, urging stronger actions to reduce oil use, expand conservation, and bolster strategic reserves. He notes high gasoline costs abroad, environmental costs, and reliance on Middle East supply.
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Seine
Loire Valley
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Canada
Arctic
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Barrier Between Academic and Vocational Education
A guest column argues Cedar Rapids Community School District erred ten years ago by boosting graduation requirements and laments the decline of practical arts. It urges integrating academic and vocational programs, citing Daggett and Atkinson, and calls for strong, universal vocational offerings across high schools.
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Willard Daggett
Phi Delta Kappan
WMT
Iowa
Daggett
Iowa GOP platform narrows Middle East peace stance
James Zogby argues the Iowa Republican platform fails to mention Palestinian rights or broader Arab needs, urging support for Bush's Middle East policy and a land for peace approach. He asserts Iowa Republicans should explicitly back the president’s balanced stance to aid regional peace efforts.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
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Middle East
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Israel
U.N. Security Council
Arab American Institute
Linn County
Republican Party
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