Census Debate Rages Over Raw Headcount Versus Sampling
White House backs using the raw unadjusted population figure for 185 billion in federal aid distribution, opposing statistical sampling. Critics warn of biases, while officials say undercount risks are minimal and hope communities persuade residents to return census forms for accuracy.
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Anthrax letter threat cited against Daschle by Kerry
A senator notes the anthrax message to Tom Daschle. Kerry calls the threat dire while aid groups cite over 275000 food packets dropped on Afghanistan. Some officials urge halting hazardous deliveries to push direct aid, as a radio broadcast warns Afghans to stay clear of military targets and facilities.
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Nick Roseveare
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Quote attributed to President William McKinley on cheap goods
A quotation asserts that cheap prices lead to cheap goods and a cheap country, arguing against viewing cheapness as a badge of honor. The speaker emphasizes the social impact of price quality and national character.
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Illiam McKinley
On This Date in History Highlights Oct 18 2001
Today marks the 291st day of 2001 with 74 days remaining. Notable events include the 1767 Mason Dixon boundary agreement, Alaska's 1867 formal possession, 1892 Chicago to New York telegraph link, 1898 Puerto Rico flag raise, Edison’s death in 1931, 1944 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, 1950 Connie Mack’s retirement, 1968 Olympic protest suspensions, 1969 cyclamate ban, 1982 Bess Truman’s death, and 1989 Honecker ousted in East Germany.
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Farm Bill promises face reality of high spending and limited price gains
Columnist argues the House Farm Bill overpays farmers without delivering true market price boosts or safeguards against agribusiness power. Citing FAPRI projections, the plan would raise outlays by about 45.9 billion and add only 4.5 billion a year in net income, leaving many prices near or below break-even by 2010.
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Charles Stenholm
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Tom Harkin
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Harkin
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University of Missouri
Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute
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Tom Daschle
Congress
Media ethics in bio terrorism coverage debate
Kathleen Parker argues media should inform without sensationalizing bio-terrorism. She urges responsible reporting, warns against revealing distribution methods, and calls for self censorship to protect public safety while preserving First Amendment rights.
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John bin
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Osama bin Laden
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