Senate approves auto parts origin info in new law
The Senate passes a transportation amendment requiring car makers to disclose where a vehicle was assembled and where its parts originate. The rule lists domestic content percentages and identifies other countries supplying 15 percent or more. Critics say the measure adds cost with little buyer benefit while pressuring filings and possible legal challenges.
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Senate
Congress
United States
America
Ford
Canada
Volkswagen
Pennsylvania
Population boom or illusion in Cedar Rapids housing surge
A Missouri developer plans a 656 unit complex on Cedar Rapids northern edge to rival Park Towne, while 1990 census counts show little metro growth. Despite stable headcounts, housing vacancies fall and new condos rise, prompting questions whether the metro area is expanding beyond census figures. Local officials and residents speculate a growing region with heavier traffic indicating population gains.
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Missouri
Cedar Rapids
C Avenue
Park
U.S. Census Bureau
Linn County
Marion
First Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
Don Canney
Des Moines
Madison
Wis
Bush broken promises highlight tax and job promises
Bill Stone argues Bush failed on taxes and jobs since 1988, citing 1990 tax hikes and unemployment near 7.7 percent in August 1992. He contrasts Bush with Bill Clinton, praising Clinton’s tax plan, infrastructure focus, and family values, and notes Stone’s Cedar Rapids attorney status and reply to a rival column.
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Bill Stone
Bush
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Arkansas
Wall Street Journal
U.S
Reagan
Congress
the Journal
Senate
Bob Dole
Gazette
America
Cedar Rapids
Robert Tilden
Letters to the Gazettes on abstinence and condoms
A reader defends pro life views arguing condom distribution in schools is amoral and that abstinence should be taught at home. The writer urges parents to educate their own children, not schools, and signs with name and address.
Call for mandatory day care registration in Iowa
Jane Murphy argues for mandatory registration of family day care homes in Iowa, noting current gaps in licensing and inspections. She describes existing classifications, city rules in Cedar Rapids, and her long involvement with state and local day care groups, urging stronger state standards for child safety.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
State
Department of Human Services
Jane Murphy
Allview
Goofy convention critique from a taxpayer observer
Donald Seitz complains about the Republican convention as a costly spectacle, dubbing it a fiasco and a waste of 22 million dollars. He contrasts the dull keynote with an amusing shift to an elephant battle on TV, calling that educational and entertaining.
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Adventure Channel
Donald Seitz
Bowling St
Gazette Letters Policy Note on Reader Submissions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers with equal opportunity for publication.
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Gazette
Thompson promoted to chief probation officer in 6th Judicial District
Johnson County auditor and elections official Tom Stockett praises Carol Thompson for being named chief probation officer. He credits her past role as Human Services director with cost-conscious leadership, client dedication, and strong public service, while noting past removal as a setback but applauding the new appointment.
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August Hansell Jr
6Th Judicial District
Carol Thompson
Johnson County
Thompson
Department of Human Services
Hansell
Tom Stockett
Iowa City
Wisconsin welcomes cyclists as Cedar Rapids trails proposed
Thom Lusardi and Mary Kopecky argue that railbed trails along the Mississippi attract tourists and revenue. They cite Trempealeau and other towns in Wisconsin where cyclists are welcomed, with eateries and signs guiding riders. They advocate Interurban Trail linking Cedar Rapids to Mount Vernon and Lisbon for recreational and economic benefits.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Mississippi
Trempeleau
Mount Vernon
Lisbon
Wisconsin
Thom Lusardi
Mary Kopecky
Blake Blvd
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Board of
Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Uver
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
the Gazette
Republican Party
David Helle
Robins Rd
Hiawatha
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