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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1992
Page
4
The Gazette notes Speaker Foley uses a moral frame to pressure Congress and the executive to expose and curb perks. It highlights Sununu’s chauffeur use and broader taxpayer-funded benefits, urging reforms in the House and questioning Senate silence amid the ethics spotlight.
An editorial argues against cutting Reserve and National Guard forces by 140,000, warning of economic and mobilization costs. It notes community impacts across 830 units and questions where spending should be cut, highlighting public opposition and political gridlock.
The Iowa Legislature approved a bill to add bats to the state protected species list, making it illegal to kill them in the wild and signaling final action before the governor's signature. The piece notes a call for broader protections for taxpayers as an additional concern.
A guest column argues mandatory collective bargaining for public employees raises taxes and wages beyond the private sector. It questions fairness to taxpayers, calls for curbing arbitration, and notes a 9 percent rise in pay with pension and health costs. The piece decries limited legislative input and predicts ongoing tax increases.
Jeff Klinzman argues in his March 14 column that freedom includes accepting or rejecting homosexual lifestyles. He claims a majority supports rejecting homosexuality and says society may freely judge it as unnatural or immoral and act accordingly while allowing individual choice.
Readers criticize Governor Branstad for proposing selective pay raises and 20 day unpaid leave for state employees. They call his actions illegal, divisive, and a distraction from state finances. They urge removal from office.
Homeowners along the Interurban right of way deny claims that the corridor avoids yards. Letters cite proximity to houses on East Bertram and Skillman roads and warn of trespass and liability from adjacent properties. Contemplates potential land acquisition methods including condemnation and notes tax and property value concerns.
Kathy Offerman defends Marion Independent School District against claims Marion education would be outshined by Linn-Mar. She cites long‑tenured teachers and staff, pride in Marion schools, and the value of local visits to see the district’s quality firsthand.
A harsh critique argues GM endured collapse due to labor and Japanese competition. It blames GM chairman Robert Stemple and management for missteps while noting Ford and Chrysler shared blame for weak quality and failed marketing to Japan and Europe.
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