Senators tied to Keating money face ethics probe
The Bennett report links three U S senators Alan Cranston Dennis DeConcini and Donald Riegle to calls to regulators and other actions to shield Lincoln Savings and Loan from collapse The findings note Keating's campaign gifts and patterns showing money influencing lawmakers Two other implicated senators are exonerated Senator John Glenn and John McCain are dropped due to lack of credible evidence The Ethics Committee delays action amid election year politics.
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U.S
Charles Keating
Lincoln Savings and Loan
Robert S. Bennett
Alan Cranston
California
Dennis DeConcini
Arizona
Donald Riegle
Michigan
Keating
Bennett
Sen
John Glenn
Ohio
John McCain
Ethics Committee
McCain
S&l
Senate Ethics Committee
Senate Ethics
Congress pushes bill to limit kids TV ads and boost education
The Senate and House advanced a bill requiring more educational programming for children and restricting commercials. Bush faces decision after backing from broadcasters and opposition on First Amendment concerns. Reagan previously vetoed similar measures, arguing parents should monitor kids.
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Congress
Senate
House
Bush
National Association of Broadcasters
Nickelodeon
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
Pay-for-spray plan harms Pepper memorial in Miami
Miami commissioners consider a pay-for-spray scheme to operate the Claude Pepper memorial fountain. Critics say a credit card toll tarnishes the tribute and suggests greed, while the idle fountain invites skateboarders and risks mis impression of Pepper.
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Claude Pepper
Miami
Mildred
Pepper
Commissioners of
Opinion: Leadership job available for populist
Washington writes that the S&L crisis shifts voters’ attention from savings and loans while Bush is blamed for the debacle during his tenure. The piece cites Neil Bush and tax cuts for the rich, accusing both parties of enabling greed and a government of privilege. It urges a populist Democratic challenge to tap discontent.
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Washington
Persian Gulf
Bush
Southern Finance Project
S&ls
Silverado
Neil Bush
Reagan
Country Club
S&l
Cox
Harkin Awarded for Senior Support in Iowa
The Senior Citizens of Iowa honor Sen. Tom Harkin with the First Annual Claude Pepper Award and a high lifetime rating, while opponent Tom Tauke trails on senior issues. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare labels Harkin Friend of the Senior and notes his work on the notch issue.
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Iowa
Tom Harkin
Claude Pepper
National Council of Senior Citizens
Harkin
Tom Tauke
National Committee To Preserve Social Security
Medicare
Pat Marshall
Circle Dr
Nie
Iowa House seeking student pages for 1991 session
The Iowa House of Representatives invites junior and senior high students to serve as pages during the six to eight week 1991 session. Pages receive 40 hours weekly at 4.25 dollars per hour with overtime paid at time and one half. Apply by October 12 by contacting Mary A. Lundby at 377-6673 or 1240 14th St Marion Iowa 52302.
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Iowa House of Representatives
14Th St
Marion
Bush Budget Crisis Sparks Tax Hike and Pay Raise Debate
The speaker questions President Bush on a looming budget crisis asking whether Americans should accept tax increases and program cuts while congressmen receive substantial pay raises. They argue wage cuts are common in industry and propose cutting government pay as a starting point to save millions.
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Bush
Noelridge Park Trail Enhanced by Mercy Tree Donation
Bob and Coral Dye thank Mercy for donating 90 trees that enhance Noelridge Park's fitness trail. They note the scenic route along pines lagoons and open areas is enjoyed daily by people of all ages and fitness levels, calling it a quiet retreat.
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Beau
Noelridge Park
Mercy
Protests Urged Against Obituary Charge Policy
Letter writers criticize The Gazette for charging for obituaries and urge readers to direct protests at higher issues. The author calls for action on Pentagon waste, Iran Contra coverups, S and L scandals, and budget gridlock while urging letters to elected representatives.
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The
Gazette
Pentagon
Noriega
S&l
Letters Deadline For IA School Levy Vote
The Gazette seeks letters on the Cedar Rapids Instructional Support Levy vote due by noon Wednesday Oct 10. Submissions must reach editorial by the deadline to be considered with shorter letters favored.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Target Agriculture Funds To Help Small Farms
The Rev. Norm White urges Congress to target agricultural subsidies to small and moderate farms as the 1990 farm bill is expected to cut subsidies. He asks budget cutters to preserve funds for retraining extension agents in chemical-free farming.
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Congress
Norm White
Rural Life Office
Archdiocese of
Dubuque
Reasons to approve Cedar Rapids school levy plan
Sandra DeBoom urges a yes vote on the Instructional Support Levy noting improved access to buildings for physically handicapped students and reduced class ratios in elementary rooms with many at risk pupils by funding additional teacher aides. Washington High School learning disability resource teacher backs the levy.
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Cedar Rapids
Sandra DeBoom
Washington High School
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