Rate Hikes Loom Over Industrial Revenue Bonds Debate
Iowa lawmakers widen industrial revenue bond eligibility drawing Washington scrutiny. Budget director Stockman weighs tax exemptions as CBO cites a 4.4 billion yearly loss for FY 1986, while economists argue reflow offsets, urging restraint and targeted reforms.
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U.S. Treasury Department
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Washington
IDR
CBO
Roger Kormendi
University of Chicago
Reagan Should Have Attended Sadat Funeral
The author argues President Reagan missed a chance to honor Sadat and support Middle East peace by not attending the Egyptian leader's funeral. Critics say Carter would likely have traveled, Haig's visit signaled misgivings, and Begin's presence underscored U S commitment to peace despite dangers.
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Anwar Sadat
Middle East
Reagan
Cairo
White House
Israel
Menachem Begin
Begin
Sinai
Abortion on TV politics and its fierce debate
Mike Wallace and 60 Minutes raised abortion as a single issue, showing graphic footage and prompting debate on whether single issue politics is healthy. The piece contrasted Hyde’s stance with footage of a deformed fetus and a stepfather rape case, then continued on Up to the Minute.
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Henry Hyde
Hyde
CBS
Wallace
Crucial-issue politics after Supreme Court abortion ruling
The piece argues that abortion legalization jolted many into political action, turning voters into single issue responders or shifting concerns. It contends the court provoked turnout and that healthy democracy can include nonvoters. It labels the shift as crucial-issue politics driven by events.
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Gabriel Almond
Sidney Verba
Regulators' chairman Larkin defends utilities in public speech
Edward P. Larkin, chairman of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and NY Public Service Commissioner, urged appreciation for regulated utilities. He warned against demagogues amid rising electric costs and criticized media misrepresentation while praising industry integrity and oversight.
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Edward P. Larkin
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Fox Protection
America
Larkin
Public Relations Society of America
Washington, D.C
United Nations Criticism Sparks Public Debate On U S Policy
A reader letter argues the U N is a communist conduit funded by the United States and cites Gallup polling to claim only 31 percent favor the UN. The writer urges passage of H R 3861 to exit the UN and condemns student activism impacting Iowa and national heritage.
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Gallup
United Nations
U.N
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Letter on freedom from religion misquote in Gazette
The Rev. Albert Downs warned that unconstitutional attacks on freedom from religion threaten rights, but an Oct. 14 Gazette issue misprinted the passage as freedom for religion. minority.
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Albert Downs
Eastern Iowans invited to share thoughts here
Periodic observations from thoughtful Cedar Rapids residents invite readers to express views. The piece notes the Cedar Rapids figure is the consumer communications manager for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co, with prior roles as an advertising agency officer and account executive.
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Pat McPartland
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Parental ordeal and language quirks in media quotes
In a McCall's piece a daughter of Lucille Ball is profiled as a striking wife and mother of 30 with gray strands. An Iowa State publication notes the Safety Education Officer Division shaping public education with 14 officers. The piece questions usage of operat ionalize and quotes Dave Herman on a football play. It ends with a puzzling statue feature and a one way conversation query.
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Lucille Ball
Iowa
Iowa State Patrol
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