Time to change what we think of Japan
Robert Reno argues 1992 marks a deep shift in Japan as its political and economic myths crack. He notes the Cambodia deployment under UN command, a booming trade surplus, and a burst bubble challenging growth myths. A more conventional, internally consumed economy may emerge, or risk destabilization and global financial spillovers.
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Japan
Robert Reno
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
U.N
Christopher Wood
Reapportionment reshuffles Iowa district map in Gazette editorial
The Gazette explains how 10 year reapportionment changes shift counties between the new 1st and 2nd districts, noting Linn and Johnson counties move from the 2nd to the 1st while Linn County no longer votes Nussle in the 2nd district. It lists the new county break downs for both districts.
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Iowa
the Gazette
House of Representatives
Jim Nussle
Linn County
Dave Nagle
Johnson County
Nagle
Worth
Mitchell
Howard
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Cerro Gordo
Floyd
Chickasaw
Fayette
Clayton
Butler
Bremer
Grundy
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Delaware
Dubuque
Tama
Benton
Open enrollment gains and cautions cross state lines
Iowa reports 7 500 open enrollment students this fall up from 5 227 last year with about 1 percent of 491 000 students, while Wisconsin debates public school choice. The piece notes mergers, district incentives, and College Community gains from attracting students and adding early childhood programs as a model for broader benefits.
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Wisconsin
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Milwaukee
Balderdash
Iowa
College Community
Cedar Rapids Community
America needs more taxpayers not taxes editorial
Letter argues tax fairness based on equal percentage of income and warns against discrimination by origin. It proposes a flat rate taxed from every paycheck with automatic six month reapplications for assistance programs. Readers urged to overhaul the tax system and elect Joyce Nielsen in Iowa House District 55.
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America
Kirk Hayes
Central City
Joyce Nielsen
Term limits and voters choose the lesser evil
A voter reflects on term limits, incumbents, and negative advertising in politics. The writer endorses voting and replacing leaders, arguing incumbents must perform better, while opponents dismiss the status quo and advocate throwing out the bums and trusting future leaders.
Bush capital gains cuts and rate cuts criticized
A voter notes President Bush pushes for capital gains tax cuts and lower interest rates. The writer argues trickle down economics have failed, harming middle income and older savers, and says the candidate needs a different program.
Iowa Proudly Defends Its Work Ethic and Education
A speaker counters coastal stereotypes about Iowa, praising its education system and literacy rates. The note argues Iowa attracts industries due to the work ethic while acknowledging others fear emigration. Concluding that sharing more good facts would risk overwhelming the state with out-of-state movement.
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Iowa
Country
Vote to Shape Government and Time to Register
Colleen T. Gragg of Waukon urges the public to vote in all elections, stressing that sacrifice and time to register and vote are essential. She argues the nation needs continuous participation to avoid a distant government and affirms the creed of a government by the people.
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Congress
United States
Ross Perot
Colleen T. Gragg
Waukon
Paul Pate Backed Education Funding in Iowa Senate
Denise Witte of Marion urges re election of Paul Pate praising his votes for education funding property tax freeze and budget reform while noting tough choices and resource limits during the past four years in Des Moines.
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Iowa
Paul Pate
Paul
Des Moines
Denise Witte
24Th Ave
Marion
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Darlin
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Hollywood
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New York
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