Gridlock looms as Congress returns with heavy agenda
The editorial warns that a seven week sprint to Memorial Day will strain Congress over a crime bill, funding, health care reform, and Whitewater questions. It notes public concern on crime and jobs, Clinton scrutiny, Dole’s threat to stall debates, and rising third-party movements shaping races.
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Kansas
Bob Dole
CBS
Ross Perot
Americans vemos Singapore caning debate raise global punishment policies
A column discusses the backlash against Singapore's caning for Michael Fay and examines why many Americans appear to back harsh penalties abroad while criticizing the U.S. system. It argues for substantive reform at home to reduce appeal of overseas punitive examples.
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Michael Fay
Dayton
Ohio
Singapore
Fay
Los Angeles
United States
Stern for Governor of New York as Libertarian candidate
The piece argues Libertarian Howard Stern could run for New York governor amid party failures and voter fatigue. It notes Stern’s anti-tax and anti-political correctness stance, his mixed platform, and the broader push by third parties like Libertarians to offer real alternatives to the Democrats and Republicans.
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New York
Stern
National Endowment For the Arts
Libertarian Party
America
Washington Post
E.J. Dionne
Dionne
Pat Buchanan
Jerry Brown
Ross Perot
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Bob Dole
Kansas
al D’amato
Robert Poole
Libertarian
Reason Foundation
Santa Monica
Calif
Letters to the Gazette on parental bonding and conscience
The writer argues youths’ violence stems from a lack of conscience due to weakened parental bonds. They urge longer maternity and paternity leave, mentor programs for at risk children, and strong, caring role models to teach empathy, nonviolent conflict resolution, and trust.
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Ken Magid
United States
Priest Shows R rated film at LaSalle High School
Father Steve O'Brien used Grand Canyon in theology classes for 14 and 15 year olds. Principal Jeff Henderson ordered no more viewings. O’Brien ignored the directive, prompting parent concerns. Archbishop Daniel Kucera has power to act, but O’Brien remains head of theology four months later. Cedar Rapids observer C. Steven Ferin notes call for accountability.
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Grand Canyon
LaSalle High School
Jeff Henderson
Father O’brien
Henderson
Daniel Kucera
Kucera
C. Steven Ferin
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha garbage rates proposed by reader Cedar Rapids
Edward J. Rehak of Cedar Rapids argues for a variable garbage charge based on use, suggesting a minimum fee with extra stamps for additional bags to ensure fairness and cover costs. He notes his own household uses little waste and supports composting and yard waste shredding.
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Hiawatha
Real world echoes of Holocaust debate and abortion heat
Guest columnist Lizabeth Fisk Rand reflects on Schindler's List while a neo Nazi in Wichita expresses indifference to the gas chambers. A pregnant woman asserts a pro life stance amid abortion rights tensions. Dr George Tiller faces controversial procedures amid public outcry and Planned Parenthood contact.
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Lizabeth Fisk- Rand
Liz Fisk-Rand
Wichita
Kan
George Tiller
If Only Hillary Could Parlay Commodities Into Reform
Editorially notes that if Hillary had kept investing in commodities she might have funded the health care reform package herself. Dale A Yocom Town City.
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Dale A. Yocom
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