Editorial: Tax and spend mindset drives deficit finance
The Gazette criticizes Congress for pushing higher taxes to fund ongoing or increased spending. It cites Sen. Lloyd Bentsen as a moderating voice seen by editors as failing to tie new revenue to deficit reduction. The piece argues only structural spending reform will curb a growing federal deficit.
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Congress
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Senate
Bentsen
House
Senate Finance
Treasury
Welcome Home Miya Sioson A Courageous Return
Miya Sioson returns to Iowa City after the 1991 campus shooting by Gang Lu. She struggles with rehabilitation but remains focused on helping Central America and rebuilding her life. Her resilience stands as a model for coping with senseless violence and bitterness.
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University of Iowa
Gang Lu
Sioson
University
Miya Sioson
Iowa City
Central America
Femiya Sidson
Fate
Long distance view of Congress from Charleston
A South Carolina vantage point reflects on Congress and the Senate tax bill. The writer critiques the check kiting scandal and Foley’s cover up, questions the bill’s real economic impact, and laments public cynicism and a sham public life.
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Congress
Washington
Charleston
South Carolina
House
Tom Foley
Deficit blame diverges as nations curb red ink
The Washington Post editorial argues the United States and Italy are the only major economies with chronic deficits while Mexico narrowed its shortfall from the mid 1980s and posted surpluses. It says political courage and stamina limit US deficit reduction despite warnings about damage to living standards.
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Washington Post
Italy
United States
Congress
Bush
White House
Mexico
Return to the Bible Based Ethic in Public Schools
A guest column urges teaching the Judeo Christian moral ethic in schools arguing it reflects America’s heritage. The writer contrasts belief in God with secular humanism and calls on parents to pressure school boards and state education officials to restore the traditional ethic. The piece criticizes the ACLU NEA stance and notes public prayers and national references to God.
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American Civil Liberties Union
ALCU
National Education Association
NEA
Our Fathers
God
Congress
ACLU
Soviet Union
America
Russia
the Gazette
Dr. Silber
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Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Oannen
Mark Bowden
National Center For Policy Analysis
Dallas
Brookings Institution
George Bush
Democrats
C-Span
Congressional Record
Republic
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
Pere Biz
Wes “Ar
Illinois
School Board
State Board of Education
E.L. Stuempfig
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