Romney and Braley Spar Over Social Security Reform Debate
The Gazette critiques campaign tactics in Iowa as Mitt Romney proposes an independent commission to frame Social Security changes while Bruce Braley accuses his Republican rival of privatization aims. It urges clear proposals and warns against vague scare tactics, urging voters to demand specifics from all candidates.
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Mitt Romney
Congress
Romney
West Des Moines
Massachusetts
Bruce Braley
Braley
Mike Whalen
Hun
AARP
Whalen
America
Bush
Iraq
Phillip Heffley
Coralville
City assault prompts calls for public alert and safety reforms
A University of Iowa graduate student reports a Friday night sidewalk assault by a college student as she walked home from downtown. Readers urge Iowa City, the university, and media to inform the public about assaults to improve safety and prevent recurrence.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City
Julie Anolik
Cassell
Nonlethal Deer Control Emphasis Amid Harvesting Concerns
Community guidance stresses non-lethal deer management methods while noting incidences of inhumane hunting practices. Officials urge reporting violations and seeking humane options such as fencing repellents and sterilization programs.
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Cedar Rapids
Jackie Baumhauer
Civil rights call for action after Katrina and analysis
The piece cites Barack Obama and Juan Williams discussing Katrina’s impact on New Orleans and racial inequality. It urges broader remedies beyond government, highlighting leadership critique, the need for mentoring, and a national anti poverty agenda alongside marriage and family support.
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New Orleans
Washington
Juan Williams
America
Crown Publishing Group
Williams
National Public Radio
Fox News Network
Pogo
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al Sharpton
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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Conservative Book Club
Ann Coulter
Bill Cosby
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Cosby
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