Investing in Amtrak yields long term benefits
W. Graham Claytor Jr argues for expanding and funding intercity rail to relieve congestion, cut emissions, and reduce federal operating subsidies. He cites Amtrak’s 1991 record revenues despite recession, the need for new capital, and a proposed Intercity Rail Passenger Capital Improvement Trust Fund funded by a one cent shift in the gasoline tax.
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Amtrak
W. Graham Claytor JR
America
United States
Europe
Japan
al Swift
D-Wash
House
Subcommittee On Transportation and Hazardous Materials
Editorial: Iowa Senate dodges Amtrak funding
The Gazette argues the Iowa Senate rejected House money to extend Amtrak to central Iowa, replacing it with a vague plan to seek federal or private funds. The piece calls the alternative a copout and accuses senators of misallocating road taxes while rail needs are ignored. It backs DOT spending for practical rail alignment over costly, uncertain outside funding.
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Iowa
Senate
Connolly
Washington
Department of Transportation
Skepticism Over Cosby Show Study Sparks Debate
The piece questions researchers Jhally and Lewis from the University of Massachusetts about The Cosby Show, arguing the show desensitizes whites to racial inequity. It notes Bill Cosby funded the study and critiques its implications on view of race and equality.
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Jhally
Justin Lewis
University of Massachusetts
Bill Cosby
Iowa seat belt law debate prompts calls for voter input
The piece argues Freedom First urges repeal of Iowa seat belt penalties and questions lobbying money and ethics. It notes 400 000 signatures sought to repeal, compares fatality data, and urges a November advisory vote and full legislative accountability.
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Freedom First
Iowa
Lowans
Senate
Joseph Coleman
Nebraska
House Journal
Marshalltown
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Richard Drake
Richard Running
Taxpayer Rights Amendment heats Iowa debates
Letters to the Gazette urge limits on state spending and public vote disclosure. Readers praise the Taxpayer Rights Amendment as it clears a Senate hurdle and call for constituent pressure. Other letters condemn genetics comments and highlight May poppy distribution by American Legion Auxiliary chapters.
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Washington
Henry E. Witwer
29Th St. NE
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Senate
David Clancy
15Th St
National Men’s Rights Press
Bruce McGovern
Clifton St. NE
American Legion
Knoxville
Veterans’ Hospital
Veterans’ Home
Marshalltown
France
American Legion Auxiliary
Zula M. Oujiri
Hanford Unit No. 5
First St. SW
Lions fund raiser highlights charity work in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club promotes proceeds from the annual Broom Bag and Bulb Sale go to assist underprivileged residents. The club notes profits fund eyeglasses hearing aids and other local aid. This year radon test kits are added with a $10 price including lab testing. Allan L Harms, president.
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Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club
Cedar Rapids
Allan L. Harms
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