Rummage in the Ramp Expands Reach and Proceeds
The editorial notes the City of Iowa City's Rummage in the Ramp collected about 20 tons of usable goods kept from landfills and raised 3690 dollars for 10 plus agencies. Organizers seek better publicity donor collection and partnerships with the University of Iowa, plus a private group to take over operations.
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Iowa City
Public Works and Planning
Chauncey Swan Park
Farmers Markets
Rodney Walls
Marcia Klingaman
Klingaman
Walls
Jennifer Jordan
University of Iowa
James Gang
Heartland Express
Bush critics overstate Gonzales flaws amid wider cronies debate
A columnist argues Alberto Gonzales lacked leadership at Justice but defends a broader view of Bush aides. It notes Spellings, Bolten, Rice, Hughes, Portman, and Johnson as long-time insiders earning praise, with ambassadors like Garza and Oberwetter shaping foreign policy. The piece warns not all allies fit the “crony” label.
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Bush
Alberto Gonzales
Houston
Justice
FBI
Gonzales
Texas
Warren Harding
Education
Margaret Spellings
White House
Josh Bolton
Condoleezza Rice
Karen Hughes
Rob Portman
Clay Johnson
Dallas
Bob Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Saudi
Jim Oberwetter
Tony Garza
Mexico
Washington
Garza
Spellings
Sen
Ted Kennedy
George Miller
Austin
Sandy Kress
Kennedy
Miller
al Gonzaleses
Michael “Brownie
State Department
America
Karl Rove
al Gonzales
Michael Brown
Letter praising Cedar Rapids police and readers’ support
A Cedar Rapids reader extols police officers as dedicated and brave, urging city officials and residents to back them. The letter also notes a new word limit for letters to the editor, increasing to 250 words for publication. A second reader from Vinton critiques political candidates on Social Security and fiscal issues.
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Cedar Rapids
Independent Party proposed to field candidates in 2008 election
The author argues for an organized Independent Party in 2008 to broaden political options beyond Democrats and Republicans. They critique party leadership, question full union alignment, and suggest independent candidates who resist single issue slogans and tax policies.
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Independent Party
Ron Paul
Lessons of a Failed Presidency and Rove's Resignation
The piece argues against a royal presidency, citing Karl Rove's resignation after a controversial, walling of executive power. Bruce Fein contends Bush era actions harmed constitutional balance, urging vigilance to preserve freedom and congressional oversight. James Conger, Iowa City.
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the Atlantic
Karl Rove
Rove
George Bush
Bruce Fein
Clinton
PBS
Bill Moyers
Fein
Congress
Resignation of Attorney General Gonzales Sparks Debate
Readers weigh in with 57.6 percent calling for change as Alberto Gonzales leaves the role. Opinions split on impact and future direction for the Justice Department.
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U.S
Alberto Gonzales
Department of Justice
Washington
How should the war against cancer rank in the campaign
An opinion piece weighs the national priority of cancer efforts in the presidential race noting a 20.2 percent share of the vote and a 10 second consideration of the topic.
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Edwards outlines smart trade policy at local hall
John Edwards speaks on U S trade policy proposing smart trade with strong labor and environmental protections. He argues the United States can lead global trade by requiring end to child labor decent wages and lower fossil fuel emissions while avoiding tariffs and seeking a level playing field for American workers.
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IBEW
John Edwards
Edwards
United States
America
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