Trade clash over Cuba policy strains Iowa voices
The Bush administration tightens Cuba trade with a payment before shipment rule drawing fire from Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and Senator Chuck Grassley. They argue the Treasury order contradicts a 2000 law exempting food and medicine and hurts Iowa farms which have earned about $1 billion since trade began. The debate reflects broader tensions between carrot and stick approaches as Cuba remains a stubborn target.
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Cuba
Iowa
U.S
Treasury Department
Caribbean
Tom Harkin
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Chuck Grassley
Treasury
John Snow
Bush oil sweep proves symbolic win in Arctic drilling push
Philip Ahrens criticizes the Senate vote to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling as a cynical political ploy. He argues the claimed oil is minimal and environmental damage would be serious while Bush uses the move for PR as gas climbs above two dollars per gallon. He notes Republican senators wavering over Medicaid cuts and deficits, lamenting Sen. Chuck Grassley’s stance.
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Bush
Senate
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
ANWR
Chuck Grassley
Philip Ahrens
Iowa City
Letters on Schiavo issues and public policy debate
Reader mail addresses Terri Schiavo coverage and public policy, urging ongoing discussion and balanced reporting. The page cites viewpoints on life, liberty, gender, religion, and government roles, mentions wartime memories and veterans, and closes with a note from Joan Shank Winthrop.
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Terri Schiavo
the Gazette
Schiavo
Futures for China U S and Russia in a changing world
Condoleezza Rice asks whether Beijing Washington and Moscow can retain or lose leading positions by 2025. She sketches possible outcomes for each power, from peaceful reform to continued upheaval, and calls for measured diplomacy and self reform in the United States as well.
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China
Beijing
Washington
Moscow
Russia
United States
Taiwan
U.S
Soviet Union
Vladimir Putin
Putin
America
Concerns Rise Over Cedar Rapids Landfill Impact on Marion
The Gazette praised Cedar Rapids southside residents for opposing landfill odor and truck traffic. The March 10 article by David Chadima criticized city and solid waste officials for allowing conditions near a restoration area. It notes plans to move trash to Marion within 18 months, highlighting safety concerns for Marion and Linn-Mar schools.
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Gazette
Homer
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Linn-Mar
Banning gay marriage weakens the institution
A commentator argues against a ban on gay marriage, urging inclusion as a secular protection of individuals and families. He contends marriage provides commitment and care under law, and questions objections to same sex loyalty and protection.
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David Brooks
News Hour
Sacrifice and Struggle Shape Prewar American Sentiment
A writer reflects on attending a homecoming for troops returning from Iraq and a rally urging a troop withdrawal. The piece contends four years of political stagnation due to current leadership, cites February casualty comparisons, and critiques President Bush's overseas trip and rhetoric. It laments American gullibility and calls for national sacrifice.
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Iraq
Bush
Pet Peeves on Pronunciation from a March Letter
A reader laments TV reporters mispronouncing Coralville and meteorologist while railing against dropping the T in often and confusing except with accept. The note urges proper spelling, clear diction, and audience awareness, calling on editors and teachers to cue better usage.
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