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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1996
Page
5
Homeowners recount broken promises from World Wide Construction after its bankruptcy. Some paid nothing yet while others faced delayed payments and balloon clauses. Customers like Sutphin and Bradley describe signed agreements promising no payments until 1997 followed by sudden due dates.
The Iowa Attorney General's Office provides tips for homeowners considering home repair contracts. Verify contractors, check registrations, avoid high pressure sales, document promises and costs, and obtain lien waivers. Report scams to authorities and ensure payments go through suppliers if advanced funds are needed.
President Clinton rejects allegations that large donors bought favors and says the current moment offers a chance to show deeds match words. He keeps options open on Bosnia troop levels, Reno tenure, and Hillary's role while noting bipartisan efforts may quickly face friction. Social Security reform looms as a major future challenge.
Bob Dole showed his wit on CBS Late Show with David Letterman in his first public appearance since Election Night. He joked about Perot and his own age while reflecting on the campaign and saying he could be himself again after 18 months.
President Clinton taped an interview with David Brinkley for the announcer's last This Week appearance on ABC. The sit down followed Brinkley's Election Night barbs calling Clinton a bore and predicting faux pas for the next four years.
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