China opens door to world market with permanent trade status
China脱对关税和市场开放的承诺推动美国永久性贸易关系。政策改变结束对共产主义国家的年度评审，作为世界最大新兴市场的进入门槛。布特主席称此举为美国向全球销售产品与服务的关键。
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2000
Page
10
Trade bill sets conditions for China in WTO entry
Senate approved legislation that would require China to cut tariffs on U S manufactured goods to 9 percent by 2005 and drop duties on key food products from 31 percent to 14 percent. It would open financial and service sectors, expand outside ownership in telecom, and grant Americans distribution rights while agriculture exports could rise by about 2 billion dollars annually. Critics question removing human rights protections from policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Robert Burt
Business Roundtable
China
Beijing
World Trade Organization
WTO
United States
U.S
Senate
Consultants Anderson’s report on state contracting cited
The article reports on policy-makers debating consultant use and a state employee hiring freeze. Representative Steve Falck urges honest discussion about government size while Anderson’s report lists 47 private contractors receiving over 1 million dollars in services, led by McLeod Network Services with about 15.1 million for managing the Iowa Communications Network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Anderson
DHS chief defends consultant contracts
Iowa DHS head Jessie Rasmussen defended two consulting contracts amid questions from legislators about taxpayer protections. Auditor Richard Johnson cited $54,127 for Cote travel costs and $22,000 in fees before Cathy Anderson's official hire. Rasmussen said contracts were useful and pledged to recover disputed costs. lawmakers urged tighter contracting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Human Services Agency
Jessie Rasmussen
State Department of Human Services
Richard Johnson
Massachusetts
Paul Cote Jr
DHS
Cathy Anderson
Rasmussen
Warren Jenkins
Legislative Oversight Committee
Cote
Steven King
R-Kiron
Anderson
King
Steve Falck
D-Stanley
GOP
Falck
Bill Dix
R-Shell Rock
Web page to mark Helen’s death anniversary with viewers invited
Cheryl Sheeley, project coordinator, said a Ghost webcam project will include ComCam and Soy beanCam and adds a page to honor Helen on the Oct. 19 anniversary. A seance is planned and prizes will be awarded if Helen’s image appears online. The page will list Halloween events and ideas for Iowa residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Sheeley
Helen
Sheeley
Iowa
Harkin and Grassley Back China Trade Vote Skepticism Remains
Senator Tom Harkin supported the Senate 83 15 vote to normalize trade relations with China while warning the pact will not solve Farm Belt woes or human rights issues. Senator Chuck Grassley touted potential Iowa gains from expanded exports and predicts higher pork prices as restrictions ease. both lawmakers see growth but differ on benefits and approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tom Harkin
Iowa
China
U.S
Harkin
Senate
Chuck Grassley
R-I
Grassley
Beijing
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