Women's Equality Day highlights growing female political engagement
The Gazette notes rising female voting and officeholding in honor of Women's Equality Day. It cites Center for American Women and Politics data showing women vote at higher rates since 1980 and examines representation in Congress and state legislatures, including Iowa's 21.3 percent female lawmakers. It recalls Bella Abzug's push for women's rights.
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Elen Reddy
Congress
Bella Abzug
D-N.y
al Werner
Anda
U.S
United States
Iowa
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Ryan-Sununu Social Security plan targets reform
A broad push by Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. John Sununu promotes personal Social Security accounts funded by redirecting part of the payroll tax. The plan argues for private account investments, guaranteed benefits, and a large reduction in unfunded liabilities while expanding worker ownership and potential gains.
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Bush
Paul Ryan
R-Wis
John Sununu
R-N.h
Congress
House of Representatives
Thomas.loc
Senate
Peter Ferrara
Institute For Policy Innovation
Social Security Administration
Ryan
Sununu
Letter to the Editor argues against Bush reelection
In a August 3 letter Lori Muntz of Marion cites fiscal conservatism and social views to oppose President Bush. She criticizes deficits and funding gaps, No Child Left Behind, police funding, job losses, Kyoto, Iraq planning, North Korea tensions, and post 9 11 goodwill, urging voters to support Kerry.
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John Kerry
Dubuque
Five Flags Center
Kerry
Teresa Heinz Kerry
Iowa
Sen
Iraq
Halliburton
MSNBC
Marie deYoung
deYoung
Kerrys
the Gazette
Ronald Reagan
George H.W. Bush
Bush
Saddam Hussein
U.S
North Korea
United States
Jane's
Kerry and Harkin clash over Vietnam records and patriotism
A reader questions Kerry's Vietnam service while attacking Harkin and Cheney. The letter accuses Kerry of political posturing, notes Harkin's Vietnam service claim, and criticizes Kerry's Senate record and stance on troops. It contrasts perceived heroism with lack of postwar achievements.
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John Kerry
Vietnam
Senate
Clinton
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