Bush delays debates as Clinton presses for format
Editorial argues Bush avoids a two debate format with a journalist panel while Clinton pushes for the Bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates plan. It notes public pressure, questions the president's strategy, and predicts at least two debates will occur, with Clinton set to speak in East Lansing, Michigan.
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Bill Clinton
Bush
Clinton
East Lansing
Mich
Bipartisan Commission On
Bipartisan Commission
Japan’s School Schedule Sparks Debate Over Off Day Practices
The Education Ministry issued a 225 page guide of ideas for a monthly off day amid a broad push by government and business groups to fill the extra time. Critics note Japan’s longer school calendar and stress that reform requires outside support, not blame, as concerns grow over student well being and competitiveness.
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Juku
U.S
Japan
Gridlock love and the American political cycle
James Kilpatric argues against the push for one party control citing Robert Samuelson and Readers. He notes voters prefer divided government to energetic rule, citing Senate votes on Iraq, Desert Storm, pay raises and party splits. He questions if the public wants Things Done and highlights widespread legislative paralysis.
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National Adult Day Center Week Calls for Care Options
The piece argues adult day centers offer economical humane long term care and urges funding reform. It highlights demographics with Iowa seniors at high risk, caregiver shortages, and the need for services like medication management, meals, therapies, and social programs.
Gazette defends printing vulgar remarks as news crux
The Gazette explains its decision to publish a University of Iowa football player's coarse postgame remark, arguing removing the language would hinder accuracy. Editor Louis W. Hodges notes ethics in reporting and the need for readers to judge whether the incident was blown out of proportion amid the Iowa Iowa State rivalry.
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