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Romanian Economic and Democratic Developments
The Prime Minister talked about the social, economic, and political future of Romania. He concentrated on the economic reforms that have occurred since the "legitimate government" was installed on 28 June 1990. He said that an important reform occurred six weeks ago when the government fully privatized 80 percent of the arable land. Mr. Roman also spoke of how the democratic political process is intertwined with the economic development. He said that the parliament especially works well. Prime Minister Roman is in the United States to talk with government and trade officials as well as…
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American Economic Policy
Former Senator Tsongas spoke to the National Press Club on his unannounced candidacy for the presidency in 1992. Sen. Tsongas, who is expected to officially announce his candidacy for the 1992 Democratic nomination for president on April 30, is the only Democrat other than Gov. Wilder of Virginia who has openly sought consideration for the nomination. In his remarks, the former senator spoke on his reasons for running, including a desire to provide debate on important national issues, including the national debt and the trade deficit. He also mentioned his book, A Call to Economic Arms, a…
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Taxing the Rich: The Capital Gains Tax
The two speakers presented their views on capital gains tax legislation in a debate format. The question was: Should capital gains be the subject of the same taxation as ordinary income? From the 1920s through 1986 with the passage of the Tax Reform Act, capital gains were taxed at a rate lower than ordinary income. Proponents of a capital gains differential, as represented by Richard Lesher, contend that a reduction of the tax will stimulate economic growth, create new jobs, and encourage new capital formations and increase federal revenue. Opponents, as represented by Rep. Dorgan, argue…
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District of Columbia Statehood
Jesse Jackson, Washington DC's "shadow" senator, spoke to the National Press Club luncheon about statehood for Washington, DC. Rev. Jackson warned that "phase two" of the Persian Gulf war would cost the United States even more than the military conflict: to maintain a "new world order" within the global community. He said the U.S. cannot justify military expenditures abroad while social ills such as poverty and homelessness remain at home. Rev. Jackson called for statehood for Washington DC on the grounds that the lack of representation of DC's population is contrary to the ideals the U.S…
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Kurdish Human Rights
Mr. Al-Karadaghi is a former minister in the diplomatic service of Iraq. He spoke of the current plight of the Kurdish minority in Iraq in the wake of the Persian Gulf war and ensuing Iraqi civil unrest. He also commented on the recent United Nations Security Council's vote condemning Iraq from human rights abuses against the Kurds. He described the Kurds migration to the borders of Iran and Turkey, where he estimates 1.5 million Kurds have gathered The Kurds are fleeing because the Iraqi army has been attacking and killing Kurds from the air and on the ground day and night, according Mr. Al-…
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Mayor Dixon on Her First 100 Days in Office
Mayor Dixon talked about why people elected her to office with 86 percent of the vote. She is the first African-American woman to serve as a mayor of a major U.S. city. She talked about the problems that faced the city of Washington, DC when she took office, such as crime, bureaucracy, crime, and a loss of hope in any real change. She said that now people are letting go of old habits and old assumptions. There are new administrators in every level of her administration. She said that she is living up to her promises, but a "new ethic and a new attitude" is more than a 100-day agenda. The city…
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A Scientist Who Believes in Creationism
Mr. Mims described his controversy with Scientific American. He is a scientist, inventor, and writer who was a frequent contributor to the magazine until he told the editor that he believed in creationism instead of evolutionism. According to Mr. Mims, he had just been offered a position to oversee the magazine's Amateur Scientist column, but the offer was withdrawn after the editor was informed of Mr. Mims' position on creationism. Mr. Mims also said that he was initially told that the magazine would still buy three more columns of his columns, but that was on the condition that he not sue…
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The Middle East and General Schwarzkopf
Speaking before the National Press Club, television commentator David Frost discussed his recent trip to the Persian Gulf region and his March 20 interview with General Schwarzkopf. In the interview, broadcast on March 27 in the U.S., General Schwarzkopf, commander of the coalition forces during the Persian Gulf war, said he had recommended to President Bush that the coalition forces continue fighting the Iraqis until they were completely destroyed in the Persian Gulf war zone. He was quoted as saying President Bush's decision was "courageous," but the coalition forces should have continued…
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A Chance for Future Victories
President Walesa talked about the "battle against communism." He said he wanted to remind the audience of all the changes that were made without much violence, "without a shot." He explained that after the victory the Polish government does not know how to operate, but needs to continue to win victories in independence. He talked about the need for a dialogue between the United States and Poland. Translation into English was by an interpreter. During President Walesa's visit, President Bush announced that the United States would forgive 70 percent of Poland's debt to the U.S.
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Reporting the War from Baghdad
In his first Washington speech since his return from Baghdad, Peter Arnett discussed his reporting from Iraq during the Persian Gulf war. Mr. Arnett was the only American reporter allowed by the Iraqi government to remain in Baghdad after the beginning of the Persian Gulf war in January, 1991, and was asked to leave after the cease-fire was announced by the U.S. government. Sen. Alan Simpson criticized Mr. Arnett for being an Iraqi "sympathizer" because of his reporting from Iraq, which was heavily censored by Iraqi authorities. Mr. Arnett elaborated on some aspects of his reporting in…
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