Free Trade Push Across North America From Yukon to Yucatan
The United States Canada and Mexico push for a North American free trade pact modeled on the 1988 US Canada agreement. Leaders seek to eliminate tariffs and barriers to boost growth amid 1990s global competition while Ottawa eyes a tripartite deal.
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United States
Mexico
George Bush
Carlos Salinas de Gortari
Canada
Ottawa
Yukon
Yucatan
Saddam's Credit Rating Details Questioned by GAO
The GAO reports the Agriculture Department ignored its own high risk rating of Iraq in 1989 and 1990, granting Baghdad substantial guaranteed credits. About $2 billion in commodity credits remain unpaid, costing taxpayers. Saddam Hussein’s history of violence and nonpayment is cited as reason to reassess lending prior to Iraq’s invasion.
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GAO
Agriculture Department
Iraq
Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Gaffes in U S drug war and unpopular policy fallout
A Washington based column catalogs gaffes in the U S drug war from Pentagon tactics to radar balloons and selective seizures. It cites high costs per bust, canine drug-sniffing issues, and misused funding while noting treatment access gaps and political tensions surrounding William Bennett.
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Washington
Persian Gulf
Drug Enforcement Administration
Pentagon
DEA
Jim Lynch
U.S. Customs Service
U.S
Border Patrol
Barco
Rep. Fortney
Pete” Stark
D-Calif
William Bennett
White House
Administration
Bennett
America
Richard Darman
Darman
MADD's ten year arc fuels call to rethink role
A veteran critic argues Mothers Against Drunk Driving has lost grassroots zeal and become a bureaucracy. She cites national control over local chapters, reluctance to take firm tax positions, and financial ties to Anheuser Busch and broadcasters. A rival group RID advocates stronger liquor tax support and broader activism.
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Candy Lightner
Mothers Against
MADD
Cari
Raut
Fightnar
USA Today
California
Lightner
Anheuser- Busch
National Association of Broadcasters
Anheuser-Busch
Pat Baird
Napa Valley
RID
National
Abso
Schenectady
Ohio school reform fails to improve classrooms says Elyria teacher
Keith Cardwell of Elyria High School argues against the new differentiated diploma law and increased testing. He contends testing labels diplomas without boosting learning, drains funds, cuts instructional time, and ignores classroom realities. Teachers need control over curriculum and discipline, not bureaucrats.
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Ohio
Elyria
Columbus
Dear Grandpa Letter Remembers Grandchild's Faith and Gratitude
A granddaughter writes to Ed about a grandfather facing surgery. She recalls his Christian example, teaching John 3 16, and his devotion to Grandma. The note expresses gratitude, prayers, and love, praising his character and faith.
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Grandma
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