Cuomo to deliver keynot e address at national convention
New York Governor Mario Cuomo will headline the Democratic National Convention in prime time marking his first national keynote in decades. The 52 year old son of Italian immigrants rises as a potential 1988 presidential contender, though he denies VP hopes. His national profile grows with steady rise since his 1986 victory over Lehrman and 1986 victory over Koch.
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Tax loophole curbed for luxury cars in new plan
House and Senate tax writers agree to cap car deductions at 16000 dollars, reducing luxury auto subsidies. The proposed bill also preserves a 6 percent investment credit while targeting high cost vehicles and signaling possible revenue gains of hundreds of millions yearly. Senator Moynihan is credited with advancing the idea and lawmakers seek further curbs on yachts and other luxury items.
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Gun talk host Alan Berg shot outside home in Denver
The radio host Alan Berg, who described himself as the man you love to hate, was ambushed and shot with a .45 caliber pistol outside his Denver home on Monday night. His provocative on air exchanges and threats from listeners preceded the fatal attack, carried out by an unknown assailant.
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A Cowardly Attack on Free Speech Sparks Outcry
The piece condemns violence against speakers and defends free expression. It notes history of people dying for speech and cautions against blaming victims for their own deaths. It argues Berg’s ideas or methods do not justify violence and urges steadfast defense of rights.
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New president tackles Ecuador's economic woes
Ecuador elected Leon Febres Cordero as president, pledging to fix the economy with free market policies, IMF cooperation, and private sector expansion. The 53-year-old engineer, backed by Guayaquil business interests, faces 45 percent inflation, 50 percent unemployment, and a $7 billion foreign debt as he takes office in August amid oil export growth and border tensions with Peru.
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Mazzoli’s Miracle Task In Hard Immigration Fight
Roman Mazzoli, a Democratic congressman from Louisville, faces the year’s toughest assignment as he steers the controversial Mazzoli-Simpson bill on illegal immigration. The plan sought employer penalties, amnesty concerns, and a border crackdown, drawing fierce opposition from both parties and key figures. He battles waning support as polls show limited amnesty backing and broad demand for enforcement.
Amnestying aliens sparks near split in Congress vote
Sandy Grady covers the heated debate over amnesty for aliens who prove learning basics while opposition from labor and lawmakers grows. The fight features quips by Rep. Barney and remarks by Rep. Hance and Richardson as Roman Mazzoli fights to secure a 216 to 211 victory amid a nationwide backlash.
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Which side to back in the Gulf crisis
A dialogue between two columnists at the Armagino Club debates Iraq Iran and oil in the Persian Gulf. They weigh moral, strategic, and political factors, debating rival powers, Soviet influence, and shifting U.S. policy while seeking a stance.
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States Rights Clash Over Drinking Age Reappears
Mark Russell mocks the states rights defense against a nationwide drinking age of 21. He jokes that state legislatures would choose brands of free beer for lifelong delivery and quips about a Mickey Mouse system in Russia. He cites Reagan and Carter era unemployment rhetoric to satire political spin.
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