IMF Debate Targets U S Role in Global Finance
Congress debates IMF participation amid unemployment and trade deficits. Critics push 67 amendments to limit IMF access and cap bank fees, while supporters cite IMF loans aiding developing nations and the United States as a major contributor and beneficiary. The conference committee should reject crippling provisions and preserve IMF effectiveness.
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International Monetary Fund
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Afl-Cio
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Peace Academy Seen As Chance To Bolster Global Truce
A proposed federal Academy of Peace advances with 53 Senate co-sponsors and a 15 member presidentially appointed board. Initial funding totals 23.5 million for site and early operations, while critics fear cost and practicality. Proponents cite symbolic value and potential to curb armed conflict amid rising nuclear awareness.
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U.S. Peace Academy
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Federal Academy of Peace
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Khomeinis
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Clarifying War Powers Act and presidential authority
The piece traces the constitutional division of war powers between Congress and the president from Lincoln to modern times. It explains the War Powers Act requiring consultation and a 90 day cap unless Congress acts, notes presidential objections, and mentions a Supreme Court limit on legislative vetoes. The article asks how the balance stands today.
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Lincoln
Nixon
Supreme Court
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Senate
Charles Mathias
Maryland
Lebanon
Parents Question How to Teach Right From Wrong
A father debates how to guide teens amid smoking drinking and drugs while noting that scare tactics backfire. He cites Surgeon General warnings and social pressures, arguing youth learn from internal conviction more than authority. The piece ends urging constitutional caution on war powers and executive authority.
East Iowans share views on varied topics
Periodic observations invite local voices from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Pham Quang Tam, a financial analyst with Rockwell International, is noted as a former educational consultant, Vietnamese Air Force officer, and student of anthropology and linguistics.
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Pham Quang Tam
Cedar Rapids
Rockwell International
Letter condemns nui sance call protests as childish
A Cedar Rapids reader defends salespeople against harassment over nuisance calls. He argues selling is a livelihood and a simple no suffices, noting many salespeople are local neighbors, churchgoers, or students’ families. The letter rejects turning the issue into a partisan game.
The Ellis boat harbor coverage praised by Cedar Boat Club
The Cedar Boat Club thanks The Gazette for full page coverage by Tom Fruehling and Greg Mellis of harbor tenants and club events including a spring boat show, July crippled children ride, July Fourth celebration, and Venetian night parade, calling the coverage a community asset.
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Greg Mellis
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