Deficit fears and calls for budget reform in voter voice
The author argues the federal budget process is broken and accountability is diffuse across parties. He urges a balanced budget, a veto on continuing resolutions, and a line item veto, while urging voters to demand fiscal responsibility and accountability from Congress and the president.
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Wall Street
America
Congress
Congressman Blatt
Blattville
Pentagon
National Park System
White House
Iowa
Tom Tauke
Cedar Rapids Gazette details and subscription rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE. Subscriptions by Carrier, mail and rates for various regions are listed, with restrictions on mail deliveries in areas served by Gazette carriers.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Iranian frigate shells two freighters bound for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
An Iranian frigate attacked and set ablaze two freighters in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring three crew and nearly destroying one ship. The Fundulea and Uni Master were hit minutes apart as Iran retaliates amid ongoing Persian Gulf hostilities.
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Manama
Bahrain
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Strait of
Hormuz
Persian Gulf
Iran
Iraq
Anchorage
U.S
Fundulea
Navrom Co
Constantia
Uni-Master
Uniglory
M Company
Dubai
Ras al-Khaimah
Far East
Dammam
Greg English
Associated Press
Alvand Alley
Gulf
Europe
Alvand
Reagan declines to rule out pardons in Iran Contra
President Reagan refused to rule out pardons for former White House aides under Iran Contra investigation. He belittled the congressional report, saying it might be “a mouse.” He avoided discussing pardons, noting “not discuss at this time” and “sometime in the future.”
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Rose Garden
Turkey
Lawrence Walsh
John Poindexter
Robert McFarlane
Oliver North
NSC
William Clark
North
Poindexter
New York Times
California
Marlin Fitzwater
Video pirate interrupts Chicago TV broadcasts in mask stunt
A man in a Max Headroom mask hacked two Chicago TV feeds, interrupting Doctor Who and a sports segment for 1 minute 28 seconds. Officials say an illegal signal override occurred from outside the studios and FCC agents opened an investigation.
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Chicago
Max
ABC
Coca-Cola
Max Headroom
Yocom
Wgn-Tv
Maureen Peratino
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
AIDS teacher returns to classroom after court win
Vincent Chalk 43 of Long Beach wins reinstatement to teaching after 9th U S Circuit Court injunction against Orange County Department of Education. Chalk, a special education instructor at University High School, greeted by students who vow openness and safety.
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RVINE
Calif
Vincent Chalk
Long Beach
University High School
Orange County
Elizabeth Espinosa
Chalk
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Orange County Department of Education
Department
No Proposals For Cedar Rapids Airport Limo Service
Cedar Rapids Airport Commission failed to receive any proposals for permanent limousine service despite inviting bids. Interim DJ/J Airport Transportation of Hiawatha continues under a 675 dollar biweekly advance while the commission reviews requirements. A city lien of about 4000 dollars is filed against DJJ assets for unpaid fees.
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Heather Sloman Wood
Gazette City Hall
Cedar Rapids
DJ/J
DJJ
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5Th Street
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Czech Museum
2Nd Ave
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Strait of Hormuz
Senate
Robert Dole
Pardons
Chicago TV
Anders Yocom
WTTW
Channel 11
2Nd St
Brelar
C.R
Commission
Robert M.L. Johnson
Air Express
Greyhound
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