High cost of politics grows as funds surge for Senate bids
Odd numbered years spur fund raising as 32 senators running again in 1990 collect cash at about 145000 dollars daily since January. Since 1985 incumbents have gathered 53.6 million dollars, with roughly one fifth from political action committees. Not all the details are clear, but war chests are expanding rapidly.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Dan Coats
Indiana
Dan Quayle
Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Phil Gramm
Texas
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Money Talks Money Buys Access In Senate Campaigns
A conservative view notes PAC money flowing to incumbents with eight surpassing half a million since 1985 while some reporters show minimal contributions. Several names including Kerry and Nunn are highlighted along with cash on hand for Heflin Johnston Nunn Biden Levin. The Cook Report sees eight Democrats and nine Republicans as likely winners in 1990. The piece discusses shifting PAC funding from 1982 to today and concludes money shapes access and influence, leaving the author uneasy.
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John Kerry
Massachusetts
David Boren
Oklahoma
Nancy Kassebaum
Kansas
Claiborne Pell
Rhode Island
Paul Simon
Illinois
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Howell Heflin
Alabama
Bennett Johnston
Louisiana
Sam Nunn
Georgia
Joe Biden
Delaware
Carl Levin
Michigan
Cook Political Report
Biden
Baren
Bradley
New Jersey
Gore
Tennessee
Kerry
Nunn
Pryor
Arkansas
Rockefeller
West Virginia
Cochran
Mississippi
Cohen
Maine
Domenici
New Mexico
Gramm
Texas
Kassebaum
McClure
Idaho
Simpson
Wyoming
Stevens
Alaska
Thurmond
South Carolina
Virginia
Gerald Baliles
Senate
John Warner
Cook
PAC
House
Access
Congress should approve CBI II to aid Caribbean economies
Copley News Service argues against expanding duty free access for textiles under the Caribbean Basin Initiative II. Proponents say it creates US jobs. opponents warn higher quotas on Asian imports would raise clothing prices. The piece cites high tariff costs on textiles, consumer impact on low income families, and argues for CBIN to aid Caribbean democracies and improve affordability for Americans.
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Congress
United States
CBI
Association of Textile Manufacturers Institute
Caribbean
Asia
Ed Jenkins
D-Ga
Cbns
Jenkins
U.S
AIDS plan urged to halt the epidemic
The Centers for Disease Control reports over 100000 AIDS cases in the United States marking a milestone. The piece argues for a federal master plan to shift high risk behavior, provide care, and push vaccine and cure research to protect marginalized communities and avert further devastation.
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Centers For Disease Control
United States
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Bush
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Telegraph invites readers to write The Voice of the People
The Telegraph urges letters from readers to discuss local national or international issues. Letters limited to 12 per year and 400 words each, must be in proper taste, include a phone number and be signed for verification.
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Voice of the People
Telegraph
The
Back to school shock grips parents students and teachers
The piece reflects on the start of a new school year and the pivotal role of teachers. It emphasizes the need to educate youths about drugs while valuing living in a free society. It lists fairness curiosity discipline and hard work as core traits, and commends a district offering strong educational environments.
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Disney World
Dixon Almanac Notes Aug 30 Through Decades
A slate of archival items recalls events from 10, 25, and 50 years ago. 1979 IAM student Kim Engelkes departs for Iceland under AFS with Illinois gifts for her host family in Egilsstadir. 1964 Amboy Public Hospital votes to stay open into 1965. 1939 Galena Avenue Bridge lighting poles arrive. electricians begin erecting nine decorative poles per side.
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Kim Engelkes
Larry Engelkes
Chana
Iceland
Engelkes
American Field Service
AFS
Illinois
Egilsstadir
Galena Avenue
Dixon
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