Federal gambling study commission urged for nine member panel
Editorial urges support for the new nine member federal gambling study commission created by law signed by President Clinton. It notes Iowa's riverboat casino debate and rising gambling across the nation, with rising hotline calls and expanded treatment services. The panel will report within three years and should inform both sides of the debate.
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Clinton
Iowa
Cedar River
Congress
Hawaii
Utah
Paul Simon
D-Iill
Simon
House
Senate
Federal Gambling Study Commission
Clinton private deal on kids TV education hours
President Clinton announced an agreement with the television industry requiring three hours weekly of educational shows for children. While praised as progress, observers note the home remains the ultimate control point for what youths watch and warn the plan may still fail to divert kids from other programming.
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Clinton
America
Yes you do have to pay taxes
Albert B Crenshaw explains that federal income tax is legal and enforceable despite claims of sovereign citizen loopholes. Police and other officials have uncovered schemes selling instructions to dodge taxes, while the IRS pursues audits criminal cases and civil actions to recover back taxes and penalties.
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Albert B. Crenshaw
Washington
New York
Internal Revenue Service
U.S
Internal Revenue Code
New York State
Justice Department
California
Patriot Movement
Justice
IRS
Congress
Supreme Court
Letters to the Gazette Embrace all faiths in shared humanity
Kalleen Ragan-Pepper of Cedar Rapids urges readers to reject exclusionary religious dogma and honor all traditions. She cites Gandhi and Jesus, calling for open listening to other faiths and exposure to diverse teachings to foster world peace.
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Gandhi
Jesus
Turn The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor
Readers may submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer’s name and hometown will appear with the letter. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazette tyiowa infi net
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Cedar Rapids
Deb Foster Seeks Linn County Supervisor Vote
Marion resident Joan M Scotter describes Deb Foster visiting her door to explain the supervisor role. Foster pledges to reduce property taxes and promote responsible government with common sense. Scotter endorses Foster for the seat.
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Deb Foster
Linn County
Joan M. Scotter
Marion
Greek Tragedy and the Atomic Bomb Decisions
Linda Hansen of Cedar Rapids argues that Agamemnon's forced choice illuminates the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. The essay urges empathy for victims and acceptance of moral ambiguity, warning against the illusion of innocence even when a choice seems necessary.
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Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Harry Truman
Japan
Germany
Soviet Union
Agamemnon
Linda Hansen
Cedar Rapids
Peoples Church
Unitarian Universalist
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