Iowa Child project praised despite meeting opposition remarks
A reader thanks Ted Townsend for a Dec 12 informational meeting on the Iowa Child project while criticizing vocal opponents who dominated the Q and A. The writer supports hands on tech based education for youth, especially accessible to people with disabilities, and views the initiative as bringing Midwest pride.
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Ted Townsend
Iowa
Townsend
Midwest
United States
Clinton claims welfare reform success amid economy debate
In a weekend radio address President Clinton touted welfare reform as cutting the rolls by over 8 million and reaching a 30 year low, while Republicans argued they led the measure. The piece notes the economy’s strength and questions lasting reform impacts and credit.
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Congress
J.C. Watts
R-Okla
House Republican Conference
Watts
Gasoline Prices Dip Amid Overall Oil Decline
An AP dispatch notes gasoline prices fell about five cents a gallon over two weeks with nationwide averages at 1.54 for all grades. Unleaded regular 1.46 mid‑grade 1.56 and premium 1.65. Lower crude prices and ample refined supply drive the trend while heating bills rise for December.
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Associated Press Dispatch
The Gazette Calls for Letters to the Editor
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include full name street address and daytime phone. only name and hometown may be published. One letter per writer every 30 days. no anonymity. Editing may occur. Address box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 email gazedit fyiowa com
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
ALOT's Bond Debate Stirs Cedar Rapids Watchdog Row
In Cedar Rapids the ALOT group and local officials faced criticism after a $46 million bond approval followed a $147 million sales tax referendum. Voters approved the bond despite concerns over inflated project costs and interest, with property owners bearing most of the bill.
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SOS
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
ALOT
Supreme Court Ends Florida Election Fiasco
The Supreme Court halted the recount citing equal protection concerns and criticized state court adjustments to election law. The ruling labeled the Florida Supreme Court’s actions as improper, reversing their decisions and emphasizing a fair, constitutional outcome.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Gore
David Boies
The
Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court
Florida
Family seeks daughter lost in Iowa years ago
A petitioner describes an 13 year search for a daughter reportedly taken in Iowa by a troubled court and DHS system. The family recalls the girl, now 18, and urges leads from readers in Cedar Rapids and Marion, recalling their long connection and the Gazette's coverage.
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Iowa
Department of Human Services
the Gazette
Albert
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Gore Calls Democrats to Unite Behind Bush Presidency
Bill Thompson argues Gore set a gracious tone after the 2000 election, urging Democrats to put aside rancor and back President-elect Bush. He notes Gore’s concession speech, questions about sincerity, and urges supporters to follow Gore’s call for national unity.
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Jesse Jackson
George W. Bush
Gore
Bush
Jackson
Fort Worth
Dick Cheney
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida
Supreme Court
America
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