Lake blasts Senate on CIA nomination circus
Editorial argues Anthony Lake was right to withdraw from the CIA directorship after a partisan confirmation process it deems brutal and irrational. It contrasts past battles over Thomas, Greenspan, and Bork to claim micromanaging by Senate committees has become standard politics with little regard for fairness.
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Clinton
Central Intelligence Agency
Lake
Washington
Senate
CIA
U.S
Clarence Thomas
United States Supreme Court
Robert Bork
U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Alan Greenspan
Federal Reserve Board
Bill Clinton
Anthony Lake
Iowa House tightens uninsured motorist penalties
Lawmakers push a $250 fine for driving without liability insurance or valid financial responsibility. Critics say the amount may be too low and threaten to repeat offenses, urging stronger penalties such as higher fines or vehicle impoundment to deter uninsured motorists.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Senate
House
Abstinence Education Proposal Shapes Iowa Welfare Debate
Rosemary Thomson analyzes House File 423 in Governing magazine, arguing abstinence education could supplement teen pregnancy prevention amid high welfare dependency. The bill would channel 424,908 dollars yearly for five years to Iowa programs with eight federal guidelines, piloting abstinence in junior high and funding training and evaluation.
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Mother of All Welfare TV Pro
Governing Magazine
Congress
Clinton
HOUSE
Iowa
Department of Human Services
DHS
Northwestern University
Illinois
Bruce Cook
Illinois Health
Abstinence Only Programs Fail To Stop Teen Pregnancy
Debra W. Haffner argues abstinence only education does not reduce teen pregnancy and calls for honest, comprehensive sex education. She cites studies showing limited impact and urges combining abstinence with contraception and STD prevention, plus access to reproductive health services. She notes public policy, youth needs, and the role of adults in guiding teens.
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Debra W. Haffner
White House
Clinton
Nancy Reagan
California
World Health Organization
President Clinton urged to stay active after knee injury
Editorial insists the president’s knee injury should not end his running routine. It praises disciplined rehab and favors swimming as a cardio substitute, urging continued exercise to maintain health and morale.
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Clinton
White House
Connie Mariano
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Jerry Elsen
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Rosemary Thomson
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The
United States
Tris
Cedar Valley Running Association
Eémuse WY Wuunow
President
Jerry Elsea
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