Senate rejects override of Bush veto on Chinese student deportations
The Senate sided with President Bush and refused to overrule his veto on a bill shielding Chinese students in the United States from deportation when their visas expire. The piece notes the contrast between U.S. and Chinese politics, urges quiet diplomacy, and suggests future change in China as student protests of 1989 are remembered.
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Senate
George Bush
Europe
Bush
Congress
China
U.S. Senate
Budget battles overshadow Gramm-Rudman on deficits
The piece argues President Bush's 1.23 trillion dollar budget raises defense spending while inflation reduces real cuts. It criticizes Gramm-Rudman as failing to curb deficits, notes Social Security offsets and off budget items, and predicts Congress will scrap the law in an election year.
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Main Street
America
Bush
Gramm-Rudman
Congress
Ottawa Herald 1989 subscription rates listed
Ottawa Herald announces pricing for delivery by carrier in Ottawa area and motor route and by mail in Franklin County and nearby counties effective July 1 1989. Rates cover one month three months six months and one year with differences for local motor route and mail options.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Political figures and offices contact list
A roster of U S senators representatives and their Washington and statehouse addresses with phone numbers including President George Bush Sen Bob Dole Sen Nancy Kassebaum Rep Lori Whittaker and state figures Jim Allen and Bette Sue Shumway from Topeka Kansas with office locations and dialing codes.
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George Bush
White House
Pennnsylvania Ave
Washington, DC
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Wash
Ington
D.C
Lori Whittaker
Rayburn
Washington
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bette Sue Shumway
Kansas Lottery faces possible end as 1986 amendment expires
Lawmakers weigh House Concurrent Resolution 5038 as hearings begin on the Kansas Lottery. Opponents argue the lottery fails to deliver promised economic and educational gains, citing $40 million in state revenue from a $160 million sales plan and overhead costs. Critics urge eliminating the lottery or replacing it with a small sales tax. Proponents insist it benefits state needs despite profits and costs.
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Kansas
Ginger Barr
Auburn Republican
House Committee On
Richard Taylor
Kansans
Barry Barry and the feds a republic of doubt
Public opinion splits over Mayor Marion Barry and a cocaine bust in Washington. The piece argues most charges stem from personal failings and political gravity, not a racial plot, noting similar misconduct by white officials and urging equal accountability for all public figures.
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Marion Barry
Feds
Washington
Barry
Iiriue
Peridians
Jimmy
Conservatives lead freedom's charge into a new decade
A defense of anti communist conservatism amid global democratization. The piece argues freedom rises worldwide with fewer communist constraints, cites Goldwater and Kemp, and notes Freedom House calling the world the freest ever. It urges vigilance in defending liberty and invites signed letters with contact details.
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Romania
Panama
China
Tiananmen Square
New York Times
HUD
Jack Kemp
Lenin
Freedom House
Goldwater
Chile
Bruce McColm
William Safire
Andrei Sakharov
Safire
Sakharov
U.S
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