Drug-test folly in government employee policy
The editorial criticizes a Justice Department plan for mandatory narcotics testing of about 1.5 million federal workers. It argues tests intrude on privacy, harm morale, and presuppose guilt, calling for evidence of widespread abuse before such compulsion. It warns against government overreach masking anti drug rhetoric.
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Justice Department
New York passes first belt equipped school buses mandate
Gov Mario Cuomo signs a law requiring all new school buses to have seat belts and padded seats, with older buses exempt from retrofits. Experts debate belt effectiveness while urging higher padded seat backs, better mirrors, and safer fuel systems across states.
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New York
Mario Cuomo
UCLA
TV debate frame margins true left voices in policy talk
The piece argues television debates privilege centrist figures like McNamara Colby and exclude real leftists such as Noam Chomsky. It notes former officials are labeled as doves in nuclear freeze talks while prominent left voices are kept off prime time despite campus support.
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William F. Buckley
Defense McNamara
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Colby
Peace Movement
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Noam Chomsky
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Left history and current role of progressives in America
Jeff Cohen of FAIR and Linda Valentino argue the American left has driven major social reforms from abolition to civil rights and antiwar movements, contrasting with liberal delay. They urge exposing leftist views to counter ignorance and highlight contemporary proposals. Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
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Latin America
United States
Mark Twain
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Johnson
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Jeff Cohen
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Linda Valentino
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Letters to the Gazette Praise and Local Group Home Debate
A reader lauds Phil Donahue and argues for less violence in society and media while praising his stance. Another letter advocates nationwide group homes, urges support for handicapped families, and notes Cedar Rapids area developments.
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Cedar Rapids
Ensoulment faith and lottery aid critique intermingle
A reader argues for the sanctity of preborn life citing Psalm 139 and a parable about aiding the needy. She then addresses a Aug 23 article on lottery aid to Waterloo and Dubuque, defending Borlaug Systems Inc. and challenging the lottery's economic impact on Iowans. She defends Dale Borlaug’s leadership and questions if the lottery profits from the people or vice versa.
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al Collet
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Thankful customer praises IE worker Wilene for help
A reader credits Wilene from the IE bookkeeping department with patient guidance after a misbilled set of bills. The note thanks the company for employee care and urges recognition of staff who resolve issues thoughtfully.
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