At issue: should President Clinton implement the sanctions against Cuba called for the in 1996 Helms-Burton trade law?
Article Abstract:
President Bill Clinton will need to decide in Jan, 1998, whether to allow US citizens to sue corporations investing in both the US and in stolen American property in Cuba. Supporters of sanctions see no substantive efforts being made toward establishing democracy, as Fidel Castro has repeatedly promised. Those opposed to sanctions point to opposition from European and Latin American Allies to the Helms-Burton law, as well as the likelihood of Cuba opening to international markets.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1997
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At issue: is it fair to characterize Internal Revenue Service employees as abusive and poorly trained?
Article Abstract:
Some people believe IRS employees are only enforcing laws and are not trying to harass taxpayers. They claim Congress, the press and general public are bashing IRS employees and endangering their lives. Others believe IRS agents are insufficiently trained for their jobs and that experienced agents employ extortion tactics if they know they can get away with it.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1998
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