Forget term limits Changes are coming to Capitol Hill
A political shift appears likely as incumbents face increased vulnerability. Seven senators vow not to seek re election or are under pressure from scandals or poor prospects. House turnover expects 100 plus new faces in 1993 with boundary redraws and fund usage limits. Speaker Foley could be replaced as anger at leadership grows. Voters show they can throw the rascals out.
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Capitol Hill
Illinois
Alan Dixon
Washington
Brook Adams
Idaho
Steve Symms
New Hampshire
Warren Rudman
North Dakota
Kent Conrad
Senate
New York
al d’Amato
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
California
John Seymour
Iowa budget impasse seen as grave not a game
The editorial condemns budget stalemate in Iowa as a serious crisis. It notes Gov. Branstad's slow urgency, calls for permanent reforms, and urges citizens to pressure legislators while praising a pullback on a union furlough plan and a pause on sales tax increases until a broad reform package is ready.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Branstad
Letters to the Gazette on Iowa ethics for the Legislature
A reader proposes a self written ethics code for Iowa lawmakers drawing on the Boy Scout Oath West Point Air Force Academy and Ten Commandments. The letter questions if the Legislature can self discipline and suggests finding a dozen Iowans to advise on conduct.
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Iowa
Air Force Academy
Is Iowa a Haven or a Concrete Road?
Audrey E Rahn voices opposition to road expansion and new housing citing loss of trees and wildlife habitat. She argues against corporate road-building and urges Cedar Rapids to preserve nature over progress, fearing ecological damage and the destruction of birds and animals.
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Tokyo
Iowa
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Death notice calls for discretion over personal details
Reader criticizes March 24 article on Susan Hajek for including sensitive personal life and alcohol use. Calls for more respectful reporting and discretion in death notices.
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Susan Hajek
Linn-Mar grade-sharing plan called a farce in review
Guest columnist criticizes Linn-Mar School Board for pursuing temporary classrooms and an ahead of time merger idea with Marion. He argues cost neutral claims hide Marion costs and questions the board’s motives while noting the Mentzer building sale and potential bond needs.
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Marion
Mentzer
Linn-Mar’s
Andy Anderson
Marion Board
Anderson
Linn- Mar
of Marion
Marion Independent
Metaphor rules in politics and sports writing
A retired sportswriter notes the clash of language in politics and sports. He cites Clinton and Tsongas victories and explains that sloppy phrasing like winning victories can mislead. Herbert Wiese mocks clichéd expressions while urging clearer speech.
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Herbert Wiese
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