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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1992
Page
4
The GA Zette editorial argues welfare has a bad reputation driven by politicians. It notes high costs and abuse by some beneficiaries, with rhetoric intensifying in public discourse. It frames welfare as a perceived sacred duty for the fortunate to share with others.
The piece argues Republicans and Democrats overuse welfare debates and urges lawmakers to abandon partisanship. It supports a Democratic proposed pilot scheme giving monthly benefit cards tied to work, while Republicans fear electioneering and demand concrete action and accountability.
The FAA plans winter de-icing regulations to reduce ice related accidents after 16 over the past decade. Passengers may grumble at delays but safer wings justify the training and tighter procedures.
The writer praises bipartisan action by Iowa's Democrats and Republicans to restore fiscal discipline. They note a 1 cent sales tax increase with $60 million reserved for deficits, $69 million unspent, oversight checks on school aid, and ongoing Medicaid pressures. Caution remains about future deficits without deeper cuts.
Des Moines businessman David Fisher reports on a $440 million set of state spending changes. About $140 million were implemented in 1992 including K-12 funding cuts and a 26 percent sales tax rise. The plan aims for a $69 million 1993 balance, but questions linger on sustainability and future appropriations.
Jack Diggins argues Abraham Lincoln showed courage in opposing the Mexican War and directing Civil War strategy, contrasting Bush's alleged miltary record with Lincoln's wartime leadership. He claims Bush's diplomacy and Cold War decisions lack courage and consistency.
The Sun editors warn Canada must approve a new constitutional revision by Oct 26 in all 10 provinces to avoid possible dissolution. The piece outlines Meech Lake’s collapse, the need for Quebec accommodation, and the uneasy split across provinces while noting the referendum’s nonbinding status and varied regional votes.
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