John Hladley Leads as Publisher and Editor in Chief
John Hladley serves as President and Publisher, with Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Kisen as Editor of Editorial Pages, and Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
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Closure for Clinton raises questions about resignation and impeachment
The piece argues closure is unlikely even with a Clinton resignation and notes pollsters and partisans weigh impeachment, party loyalty, and the 2000 election. It cites past remarks on resignation, questions air strikes in Sudan and Afghanistan, and the effect on Americans and Democrats.
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House poised to curb baseball antitrust exemption
Senate passed bill to limit MLB owners antitrust protection dating to 1922. It would allow minor league time for players up to six years and aim to avert a repeat of the 1994 strike. House Judiciary Chair Henry Hyde faces other priorities amid potential impeachment inquiries.
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Thou Shalt Not Play Politics With The Ten Commandments
The Rev Barry W Lynn argues government should not promote one faith by posting the Ten Commandments in public spaces. He cites Stone v Graham and notes America’s religious diversity requires neutrality and rights to worship without government coercion. Lynn heads Americans United for Separation of Church and State in Washington DC.
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Grassley-Osterberg Senate Debates Set At Three
A Grassley campaign staffer endorses three debates with Osterberg noting Grassley’s record, farming ties, and extensive Iowa outreach. The speaker argues three discussions suffice to cover policy and electoral stakes in the Iowa race.
Gazette welcomes letters for readers in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax to 319 398 5846 or by email gazette fyiowa com.
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Iowa Regents urged to reform UIHC profit practices
Don Van Hulzen questions UIHC profit sharing and cash flow. He cites KPMG figures showing 1997 cash and investments at 201 million and a 12 million profit sharing payment to the College of Medicine. He demands full Regents reporting and governance accountability.
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Iowa
Academic Health Sciences Center
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Support Iowa bottle deposit law gains and debate
Letter writer Rich Zeis of Walker urges continuing and expanding Iowa High profile bottle bill urging a 10 cent deposit on all containers. He contrasts curbside recycling with the bottle law and criticizes grocers for opposing it citing litter reduction and job costs.
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Reader letter on privacy concerns in Cedar Rapids Gazette
Jan Brown of Cedar Rapids criticizes the Gazette for publishing tabloidesque stories and intrusive photos over months. She urges the paper to focus on factual reporting that respects readers' need for privacy.
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