Letters to the Gazette on Gay Rights Video Debate
A reader criticizes a state legislative screening of The Gay Agenda as a hateful stereotype of gay people and urges unbiased, positive portrayals. The letter endorses Straight from the Heart and PFLAG resources, urging accessible information for legislators and the public.
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Dee Mosbacher
PFLAG
David Koresh
Iowa
Welfare reform effort shifts from handouts to helping hand
The piece argues for reforming welfare toward better governance and outcomes. It notes liberal critiques, calls for accountability when programs fail, and highlights Republican governors in Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin pushing modernization. It cites Contract with America as a model to try.
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Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
America
Citizen laments costs under Contract With America
Eugene H Holthaus of Guttenberg criticizes the Contract With America citing a 16 percent property tax hike a tax bill despite retirement higher gas prices 16 cents per gallon and rising grocery costs hurting fixed incomes in the first 100 days.
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America
IRS
Eugene H. Holthaus
Guttenberg
Gazette Accepts Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. All material is subject to editing and cannot be returned to the sender.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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GOP fears Clinton gains force Republicans to act
Rhetorical letter argues Bill Clinton’s first two years outpace Reagan and Bush, pressuring Republicans to abandon foot dragging amid Perot’s third party threat. It asserts GOP must reform to regain control or face extinction, and urges a vote against Dole. Rober Lovetinsky, Iowa City.
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Bill Clinton
Ross Perot
Clinton
Reagan
Bush
White House
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