Perot budget plan still lingers in editorial view
Editorial argues Perot proposes draconian deficit cuts and new taxes to balance the budget by 1998, contrasting with Bush and Clinton plans. It notes the plan’s harsh toll on Social Security Medicare and Medicaid, a 50 cent gas tax rise, and a move toward pay as you go, while predicting it will fade from current political debate.
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Bush
Bill Clinton
Perot
U.S. News & World Report
Texas
John White
Arkansas
Clinton
Grace Commission
J. Peter Grace
What's in it for them when campaign money crosses borders
The piece questions why non-Iowans fund Iowa races and the ERA fight. It notes the Stop ERA Committee of the Eagle Forum has raised nearly $80,000 to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment in Iowa, with all but $600 from outside the state, including sources from Minneapolis Dallas New York City and Los Angeles. The author implies curiosity about outside donors and their motives.
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Iowa
California
Illinois
New York
Congress
Stop Era Committee
Eagle Forum
Moderate Republicans urged to mobilize amid pro life surge
The author argues pro life activists gained control of Linn County Republicans since 1988 through precinct caucuses and conventions. They claim moderates must participate to restore balanced leadership and elect unbiased lawmakers at all levels, noting dangers of factional dominance and calls to action for participation.
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Linn County
Republican Party
Pat Robertson
Clinton Mocks Scripture While Endorsing Pro Choice
In a political speech Bill Clinton quotes the Bible yet defends abortion rights arguing for choice. The author criticizes the misquote and warns of judgment for tampering with scripture, urging support for Bush and Quayle to ensure stability.
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Bill Clinton
James
Call for wider composting plant debate in Gazette letters
A reader objects to the July 19 coverage of the proposed Cedar Rapids composting plant. They argue Linn and Johnson county residents deserve open comparison of the Lundell system from Lundell Manufacturing and the Siloda system, including Iowa-made options.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn and
Johnson Counties
Recycling Corp
Iowa
Linn
Johnson
Gazette
Johnson County
Equal rights and ERA defended by a reader's reply
A letter writer argues ERA does not destroy families but protects women from degradation. She contends both spouses share duties, jobs should go to qualified applicants regardless of sex, and discrimination harms women. She asserts equal rights are common sense and long overdue.
Honest opponent of Grassley backs Jean Lloyd-Jones in Iowa race
Voter reflects on Grassley ties to big chemical firms and NRA money while praising Jean Lloyd-Jones for environmental focus and rejecting PAC funding. The note cites a committee 14 day handgun waiting period vote in Grassley’s favor and urges support for Lloyd-Jones in November.
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NRA
Grassley
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Portraits of Quayles Draw Fire at Gazette
Letter critiques front page photos of Dan and Marilyn Quayle dated July 24. The writer argues images misrepresent Marilyn as unflattering and praises Dan Quayle as competent and influential in shaping defense tech and Desert Storm support. The letter contends media coverage miscontextualizes his abortion remark and Murphy Brown comment.
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Dan
Marilyn Quayle
Gazette
Dan Quayle
Murphy Brown
Child Protection Center Serves Eastern Iowa Children
The Child Protection Center at St. Luke's Hospital began in January 1987 to aid children in 45 counties suspected of abuse. It partners with law enforcement and human services to protect and prevent abuse while highlighting community support from Saturn Cedar Rapids Allen West Music and others who funded the Cedar River Duck Race.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Iowa
Department of Human Services
CPC
Saturn of Cedar Rapids
Allen Motor Company
West Music Company
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Kcrg-Tv
St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation
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Nixon
Council of Economic Advisers
Tually
the Gazette
Darrell Walters
Mr. Clinton
White House
George Bush
Larry
Aurder
Lundell Manufacturing
Sen. Grassley
Chuck Grassley
Quayles
U.S. House
Senate
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