Cedar Rapids City Government Turns To Business Style
The piece notes Cedar Rapids employees face higher pay and job security shifts as wage surveys and public employee bargaining push government toward business like management. It recalls terminations of several department heads and questions whether the pendulum swung too far from a family atmosphere as officials seek efficiency and reform.
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Er Stewart Shank
Cedar Rapids
Shank
Iowa
Then
Finance Commission
Efficiency and Reform Commission
Commission
Vocabulary update sparks debate over new words like mousemilking
The article notes 860 million words spoken annually and tracks lexicographers adding terms such as waitron and O J. It explains waitron as a fusion with waiter while O J carries dual meanings, and introduces rightsizing as a PC coinage. Donna Ellen Cooperperson is mentioned in a dictionary dedication.
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Richard Lederer
Writing Magazine
Lederer
SPELL
Society For the Preservation of English Language and Literature
Limbaugh criticized for hate and media bias claims
The text attacks Rush Limbaugh accusing him of hating and ridiculing Democrats, women, and the government. It suggests he cries media bias and promises he would apologize if Clinton wins re election. It portrays Limbaugh as a polarizing figure and predictions about his future employability.
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Rush Limbaugh
Clinton
Limbaugh
Crow
A Call to Faith Based Welfare Reform at Pacific Garden Mission
The piece contrasts Clinton's welfare bill with Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago housing over 500 nightly, serving 94,000 meals and 220,000 clothing items monthly. It argues churches could identify recipients, monitor benefit expirations, and act as first responders, with government as last resort, urging a Christian coalition over politics.
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Pacific Garden Mission
PGM
Gospel League
Chicago
America
Washington
Support Cedar Rapids school levy to back student resources
Letters urge voters to approve the Cedar Rapids Community Schools instructional support levy on September 10. Backers cite textbooks microscopes computer hardware software and kindergarten reading instruction funded by a reduced property tax rate and a new 3 percent income tax surtax, with expected yearly cost around 75 dollars for a family earning 30 000. Named supporters include Keith Moreland and the Novak family.
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Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
Grassley’s town meetings feature open dialogue with constituents
A letter writer misstates Grassley’s meetings. A former staffer recalls Grassley starting with general remarks then inviting questions and follow ups. He encourages criticism and clear explanations, aiding constituents in understanding complex issues. Jan Swanson, Anamosa.
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Sen
Charles Grassley
Grassley
Sen. Grassley
Iowa
Gazette invites reader letters to 300 words
The Gazette calls for letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number but publish only your name and hometown. Submissions may be sent by mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX and email to the listed contact points.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Editorial critics dodge claims on Kemp draft status
A reader accuses GOP figures including Kemp Gramm Quayle Gingrich of draft dodging while praising Bob Dole. The letter questions military service details and seeks confirmation of Dole’s combat leadership, contrasting Democratic figures and urging more disclosures from supporters.
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Newt Gingrich
Phil Gramm
Jack Kemp
Dan Quayle
Bill Clinton
Bob Dole
Race to watch in District 51 Iowa House race
Local reader highlights Steve Pohlmeyer as a notable candidate in District 51 for the Iowa House. The piece frames his campaign as a race to watch with emphasis on integrity honesty and commitment as the election heads toward a November vote.
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Iowa
House of Representatives
Pohlmeyer
Clear up budget fiasco
Opinion piece blasts Congress for failure to balance the budget. It singles out Bob Dole and President Clinton, calls for investigation of long-serving lawmakers and persistent lobbyists, and demands honest government and reduced demagoguery.
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U.S
Congress
Senate
Republicans
Democrats
Bob Dole
Clinton
Washington
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Reuters News Service
Waitron
O.J
Reuters
Donna Ellen Cooperperson
Donna
Donna Ellen Cooperman
Carl Kane
Free Lance
Cal Thomas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Keith Moreland
David, Andrea
Paul Novak
Forthright
Jan Swanson, Anamosa
Anoti
Steve Pohlmeyer
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