Banks face intertwined farm lending crisis and bailout debate
The Farm Credit System and commercial banks both hold large farm debt, with the FCS seeking a $6 billion line of credit and lawmakers weighing a broader $10-$20 billion rescue. Critics warn of widespread bank failures and idle money market holdings if Congress delays action, urging a quicker, fair aid approach.
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Wharton Econometrics
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Iowa
Federal Reserve System
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Title X abortion debate could spike abortions, warns analysis
The article argues that restricting Title X funding to clinics that offer abortion referrals would undermine family planning programs and may trigger hundreds of thousands more abortions. It notes Title X prevents about 800,000 unintended pregnancies yearly and that limiting it could erase services and shelters for many seeking help.
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Utah
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Social Security Myths and the Burden on Younger Workers
The column argues Social Security is not true insurance and questions the trust fund concept. It notes rising taxes since 1937, compares lifetime payments to taxes, and warns future workers will bear heavier costs to fund retirees, urging compassion for younger generations.
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America
Kennedy era CIA shakeup urged by Bay of Pigs critique
The piece argues Kennedy forced tough CIA reforms after Bay of Pigs missteps and criticizes Allen Dulles and Richard Bissell. It links the Yurchenko defection debate to broader agency failures, urging renewed scrutiny similar to Robert Kennedy’s secret, thorough inquiry.
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Richard Bissell
John Kennedy
Bay of Pigs
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Dulles
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Yurchenko
Casey
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CIA
Nosenko
Sen
Frank Church
Robert Kennedy
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Vietnam Vets Honored Despite Controversy and Silence
A reader laments the neglect of Vietnam veterans amid public division over the war. They argue soldiers believed in their cause, deserve respect, and should be remembered through memorials and prayers for MIAs, citing General Douglas MacArthur as an exemplar of national heroism.
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Lottery and Hope Amid Public Doubts
The piece argues lottery fans and critics alike. It states odds of major prizes are slim yet emphasizes lottery as a source of hope for people who can least afford it. The essay suggests hope matters as a needed future-focused motivation.
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