Poverty measure debate cites Cohen on reforming poverty line
Editorial urges Congress and Reagan administration to update poverty standards based on current costs. Cohen argues the budget diet rule is outdated as food now makes up about 25 percent of income, suggesting a new line near $13,600 for a urban family of four.
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Wilbur J. Cohen
Congress
Reagan Administration
Lons
Medicare
Cohen
Los Angeles Times
Profiles of hard working families living on the edge of poverty
Consumer Reports in June profiles two families who work hard yet remain poor. It argues poverty definitions must update beyond income and shows how illness, debt and lack of assets push households toward financial disaster. The piece is the first of a three part series.
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Consumer Reports
Grassley Attacks Dropped General Dynamics Overrun Case
OWA Senator Chuck Grassley criticized the Justice Department and the Navy for not prosecuting General Dynamics and its Electric Boat unit over $544 million in cost overruns. He warned the decision could signal tolerance for inflated defense bills and urged tighter monitoring to prevent future epic overruns.
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OWA
Chuck Grassley
Justice & Department
General Dynamics
General Dynamcs
Electric Boat Division
Navy
Justice Department
Pentagon
Debate Over Military Power and Congressional Role in War
A Memorial Day reflection on the Stark tragedy and the broader issue of U.S. military deployments. The piece analyzes War Powers, Boland, and presidential discretion, arguing Congress must set clear standards for force use while leaders face future tests of resolve and judgment.
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Washington
U.S
Stark
Persian Gulf
Congress
United States
Reagan
Democratic Congress
Reagan era covert war critique and call for candor
Cox News Service argues the Iran contra hearings reveal strategic errors in Reagan’s Nicaragua policy. It condemns the Casey led covert arming, notes congressional resistance, and warns against anti democratic moves. It urges leadership to win public support through candor and lawful action.
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Washington
Reagan
Nicaragua
U.S
Texas
Charles Krauthammer
George
Krauthammer
LBJ
Vietnam
Nixon
Cambodia
Iran
Meat and potato issues in political canvassing
A letter urges candidates to address real life concerns rather than showy campaigning. It asks for plans to cut utility costs and hospital bills, phase out radiation and toxic waste, and regulate money supply to stabilize rates. The writer frames politics as practical public service.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Switzerland
Right and wrong spellings spark spelling debate in Iowa
A Des Moines writer notes repeated misspellings in a 51 word sentence about elicit views gadflys and victims. The piece cites plural flies for all flies including gadflies. It also highlights decendants and publically, accidently and desperatly as common errors with examples from reporters and a Chicago sign.
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Des Moines
Iowa needs tax reform bill to fund education fairness
Citizens urge Gov Branstad to sign a landmark tax reform bill that would raise an extra 170 million for Iowa. They warn a special session could trigger further tax hikes for low and middle income families and call for a progressive, fair tax system.
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Branstad
Iowa
Iowa tax reform bill sent to Gov Branstad
Legislature sends tax reform plan to Governor Branstad aiming to return 170 million to the state budget for education and services. The governor may veto, prompting a swift new tax bill that could affect middle income families and the overall burden on Iowans.
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Branstad
Iowa
Cleanup success of Cedar Rapids CCI Neighborhood Drive
As president of Cedar Rapids Citizens for Community Improvement I report the seventh annual Neighborhood Spring Cleanup was a success. The effort covered older neighborhoods in four quadrants and collected over 130 truckloads of unwanted furniture appliances brush and rubbish. Volunteers donated time and effort while Commissioner Wayne Murdock and the City Streets Department provided annual support.
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Cedar Rapids
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Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
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White House
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Washington Post Writers Group
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