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Offers commentary on world events from the previous week. Bouncing of checks by members of Congress; Changing meaning of poverty in the United States; Discussion of Saddam Hussein as a continuing strategic menace; Political developments in Rumania; Others.

Addresses the continuing hard-line communism in Rumania, despite democratic reforms in other Eastern European countries. Power of Nicolae Ceausescu, president of the Republic and Secretary General of the Party; Fear among the Rumanian people; Prospects for change.

The article reports on developments related to politics and government in Romania as of September 25, 1995. It applauds the commitment of democracy advocate Ion Ratiu. It deals with the various forms of harassment experienced by Ratiu perpetuated by the Romanian government. It criticizes the prevalence of political corruption and the poor performance of the national economy. It also assesses the state of the democratization of the country under which the democratic party scene is composed of temporary groups and coalitions.

Deals with the social woes still faced by Rumania's citizenry. resurgence of Communist influences; Sidelining of the democratic opposition by President Iliescu's government; Political parties and elections in Rumania; More.