Pork waste concerns clash with Iowa pork interests
The Gazette weighs Citizens Against Government Waste findings on pork barrel spending and Iowa's share, noting $200 million last year per capita and specific Iowa projects while arguing not to shut federal support for researchers at the University of Iowa or a Cedar Rapids courthouse.
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Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee
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National Animal Disease Center
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Cedar Rapids
Carter's Cuba visit seen as mixed for US policy
The piece weighs Jimmy Carter's Havana trip against U S Cuba policy, noting Otto Reich's stance on isolation, Bush administration ambiguity, and Castro's reaction. It questions embargo efficacy, recalls the 1980 Mariel exodus, and argues for human rights progress and a democratic Cuba as Castro aging.
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Jesse Jackson
Letters To The Gazette On Israel And Palestine
The writer argues Israel’s 1948 acquisition and 1967 gains created a security buffer and ongoing vigilance. Arafat leads Palestinian hopes for a state, while fear of a Jewish nation fuels lasting hostility. Pressure from abroad may force concessions or risk wider regional conflict.
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Yardy policy sparks Cedar Rapids yard waste complaint
Larry and Janelle Parks accuse Cedar Rapids Solid Waste of restricting yard waste access after only one of four Yardys were emptied. They question if neighbors can share Yards, cite the gold brochure stating carts belong to the issuing property, and call for a workable spring yard work policy.
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Con artist clone on front page stirs debate
A Tuesday front page features a large portrait said to resemble Harold Hill, prompting discussion on misidentification and the dangers of caveat emptor in public perception of political figures.
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The Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words with name street address and daytime phone required. Only name and hometown may appear in print. One letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be edited. Address box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com include full name address and phone number.
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Stores undermine bottle bill with limited returns
A reader vents that shops and gas stations are cutting back on accepted returns and pressuring bottlers to avoid refunds. They argue big companies profit from sales but refuse deposits, urging bottlers to open recycling centers and require no store handling fees.
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