Assault weapons ban halts as crime bill stalled in House
Editorial notes the $33 billion crime prevention package stalled in the U.S. House after a clash of aims. It cites incentives for tougher incarceration and police spending alongside liberal programs, warning the bill is too large and may be scaled back through negotiations led by Clinton aides and Speaker Foley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. House of Representatives
National Rifle Association
Jim Leach
Iowa
Clinton
House
Tom Foley
D-Wash
Rail Strike Risks Ripple Effects Across Farms and States
A month into the Soo Line Railroad strike, Iowa Farm Bureau asks Clinton to appoint an emergency board to reopen service. The dispute risks widespread impact on farms, transport, and consumer prices, with government officials urging negotiations.
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Clinton
Gore
Soo Line Railroad
Washington
Iowa Farm Bureau
Soo Line
White House
Robert Reich
Janet Reno
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Boomers reshape society and enforce stricter values
The column argues Boomers shift power from Silent to Boomer, seek stricter behavior standards, and redefine public schools, churches, and health care. It warns of punishments, boot camps, and revived death penalty, while noting resistance from Silent and younger generations. The piece cites cross generational aims and stresses prudent leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Albert Einstein
Health care reform at any cost
Voters urged to stop a rushed health care bill and demand full disclosure of costs and provisions before passage. The letter recommends calling Congress at 202-224-3121 to reach Sen. Harkin, Sen. Grassley, and the representative, to express opposition to any bill this year.
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Congressional
Sen
Harkin
Sen. Grassley
Leaders inept in health care and world affairs warned
Lois Edmundson from Sigourney argues Congress wastes funds on health reform World Trade Organization membership and a UN Child Rights Treaty. She urges lawmakers to sign Discharge No 12 and proposes a four month year with full salaries only if all officials adhere to rules.
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Congress
World Trade Organization
United Nations
Cabinet
Court
Lois Edmundson
Sigourney
Branstad Announces Family Opportunity Plan for Iowa
Governor Terry Branstad outlines a unified agenda with Republican legislators focusing on health care reform crime state spending taxes education jobs and welfare reform. He notes a clear choice in the 1994 Iowa governor race and thanks The Cedar Rapids Gazette for highlighting voter issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Terry E. Branstad
NRA Influence Sparks Hair Salon Debate Over Crime Bill
Jeanne Nelsen of North Liberty criticizes Rep. Jim Leach for siding with the NRA on the crime bill and urges voters to remember the bill when voting. She suggests signs reading Remember the Crime Bill to remind others of the issue.
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Jim Leach
Rep. Leach
NRA
Jeanne Nelsen
North Liberty
Gazette letters and columns policy overview
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all columns are printed. All material may be edited and not returned. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number, though addresses are not published. Letters limited to 300 words. one per writer per 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Dialogues on veining nouns and quirky word use
A collage of observations on language, coupons, traffic ideas, and wordplay. It notes a pizza coupon with unclear wording, traffic calming plans in Iowa City, a naturalist’s warning about a mucky area, and debates over verbing words with a Calvin and Hobbes flavor.
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Robert Kocher
Iowa City
Hobbes
Calvin
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Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Gary Hi
Mark Bowden
Cedar Rapids Community
William C. Jacobson
Carl Kane
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