Bouncing around youth and Safe Haven news at The Gazette
An 18 year old Jason Smith featured in an Aug 8 Gazette story about Iowa youths in foster and social services aims to earn summer money to buy clothes before returning to Metro High School Cedar Rapids. An anonymous donor and Safe Haven laws help save newborns amid Iowa's two week abandonment window. Planned Parenthood Cedar Rapids held Free Pap Day offering screening and basic services to 67 women.
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Iowa roads see rising motorcycle fatalities and helmet use debate
Iowa fatalities on motorcycles climbed from 16 in 1996 to 51 last year with only 8 percent of riders wearing helmets in fatal crashes. The discussion includes broader concerns about road safety and economic incentives while education gaps persist.
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United States Opportunity and Immigration Debate
Jason Besler critiques H-1B and other visas as age discrimination and urges baby boomers to vote in November to replace Bush Grassley and Leach. He contrasts Edwards' "two Americas" with his own optimistic view of America as a land of opportunity despite immigration concerns.
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Voters critique Kerry Edwards ticket and Vietnam records
A letter from a decorated World War II veteran blasts the Kerry Edwards presidential ticket. He challenges Kerry's claimed Vietnam honors, questions openness of service records, and labels Edwards as a lawyer who profits from suits. He contrasts his open records with Kerry and argues for tested values.
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Clinton Says Bush Mistakes Wasteful Four More Years
Former President Clinton at the Democratic convention argues against four more years of Bush policies. He says strength and wisdom should guide the nation and endorses John Kerry as the better president. Christine A. Nelson.
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Kerry's Values Put to Test by Real Life Experience
A letter-writer credits John Kerry with genuine compassion during personal cancer battles. Kerry phoned, discussed Gleason scores and surgical techniques, recommended a helpful book, and his campaign staff offered support including a ride on the campaign bus.
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Heinz Kerry remark spurs sharp reaction from Parker column
Kathleen Parker cites Teresa Heinz Kerry telling a reporter to shove it after a claim about un American traits. The piece contrasts Heinz Kerry’s remark with Vice President Cheney's lewd comment toward Senator Leahy, arguing Cheney’s language disrespected Congress and the nation while Heinz Kerry’s was forgivable.
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Strengthening whistleblower protections in government
Greg Watchman and Tom Devine of the Government Accountability Project urge Congress to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act to broaden coverage, reduce burdens of proof, and curb retaliation. They argue current law fails many dissenters, undermining open government and public accountability.
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