Minnette Doderer remembered as trailblazing Iowa leader
The Gazette honors Minnette Doderer, a pioneering Iowa politician and community figure who died at 82. A Johnson County Democrat, she broke barriers in the Legislature as the first Johnson County woman and later chaired the Senate as president pro tem, while championing education, health, and aid for the disadvantaged.
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Letters on politics and policy mix fuels with fiscal facts
A reader argues that partisan bashing both sides ignores issues and cites a string of economics and debt figures. Other letters criticize road design, Rep. Jim Leach's leadership, and Iraq policy, urging accountability and fresh ideas.
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A Call for More Troops in Iraq and Broader Coalition Action
The writer argues for at least 100000 additional U S troops to Iraq plus 50000 more Cited forces and broaden coalition participation including NATO partners and peshmerga, to prevent a hasty withdrawal or entrench the status quo. He cites advisers with varied views and urges U S leadership in diplomacy and possible UN peacekeeping.
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