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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1986

Page

8

Editorial urges a special prosecutor for Iran arms deal probe

The editorial applauds Reagan for firing aides and creating a bipartisan NSC study panel. It argues for appointing a special prosecutor to investigate possible illegal activity, warns of partisan risk, and asserts the president must act despite political cost.

Ronald Reagan National Security Council NSC John Tower Edmund Muskie Brent Scowcroft

Meese probe taints credibility and Reagan's fate

A Meese led investigation is seen as lacking credibility due to enemies and detractors. critics say the probe will be tainted regardless of Meese's honesty. The debate suggests Reagan cannot escape political fallout and should consider the impact on national policy and leadership. Tip O Neill calls the situation a tragedy for the nation.

Edwin Meese Meese House Tip O’neill O’neill Ronald Reagan John Poindexter Don Regan

Bennett defends aid limits as a check on college costs

In a Washington speech at Catholic University, U S Education Secretary Bennett proposed tightening federal aid, suggesting tuition hikes above inflation be excluded from aid calculations. Critics note rising costs stem from faculty pay lag, technology upgrades, and debt devaluation, not aid availability.

Catholic University of America Washington, D.C Bennett Michelini Iowa Board of Regents

Reagan's second term sinks into secrecy and scandal

The piece decries a rapid White House decline tied to Iran arm sales and Nicaragua covert actions. It assigns blame to President Reagan for staffing failures, secrecy culture, and a shift from transparent governance, urging him to reveal the full story and change leadership.

Washington Ronald Reagan Reagan Senate U.S Iran Nicaragua Dick Cheney R-Wyo Ford White House Congress

What did the president know and when did he know it

Friends of Ronald Reagan recall a nightmare of secrecy and scandal as the Senate committee probes unfold. The piece frames the fear of criminal trials and impeachment hearings and questions the president's knowledge and timing.

Washington Ronald Reagan Senate Select Committee Israel Iran White House Richard Nixon Gordon Liddy Oliver North North Marine Corps Nixon Reagan Nicaragua John Mitchell Liddy Col. North Donald Regan John Poindexter Senate Sam Ervin Howard Baker Washington Press Corps Robin Batman Secretary Shultz William Casey CIA Joint Chiefs of Staff Secretary of Defense Poindexter

One Child in Four Promotes Welfare Reform

A Connecticut state welfare leader backs a national plan to cut poverty among American children. The proposal, titled One Child in Four, advocates family investment and four core components to strengthen self-sufficiency, expand access to care, and replace aid programs with a living standard.

America Human Service Connecticut New Job Connection Congress

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