Let the chads fall as groups urge Florida recounts
Editorial advocates and groups including the Miami Herald and Rainbow Push Coalition press for statewide or disputed county hand recounts of Florida ballots. They cite Sunshine Law access and public interest while acknowledging Bush’s victory and Gore’s concession.
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Hillary Clinton contemplates memoirs amid privacy debate
The New Republic notes Hillary Rodham Clinton hinted at writing about impeachment and marriage during a radio interview. White House confirms an $8 million Simon and Schuster book deal for her memoirs, a sum comparable to recent high advances.
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General Electric
Conservators weigh benign neglect at Sockum Ridge Park
Iowa conservationists face a classic management challenge at Sockum Ridge Park as they seek to re invigorate oak growth while minimizing ecological damage. The debate centers on delaying interventions and letting nature heal, with stakeholders noting erosion, road-caused damage, and public sentiment. Russ Bennett, a prairie ecologist with decades of experience, supports careful stewardship and strategic maintenance.
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Rural River Junction
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Iowa Association For Integrated
Court overturns election claim sparks voting rights debate
Rob Johnson argues that the Supreme Court decision to halt a full Florida recount disenfranchises voters and could invalidly install George W. Bush. He condemns unequal ballot access and voting machine disparities, urging a full statewide review to reflect the will of the people.
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Cedar Rapids
Florida election mess ends as Bush team outlits Gore
A political commentary argues liberals erred by pursuing court driven recounts. It notes SCOTUS justices questioned Gore attorney David Boies about contesting certification and suggests Bush lawyers, including Democrat Barry Richards, outmaneuvered them.
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Florida tea party clash overs votes and Nazi comparison
A letter equates Republicans to Nazi storm troopers and alleges ballot fraud by Democrat county workers. It claims vote counts included zero or two votes for Al Gore and describes public vote intent procedures, protesters moving proceedings to public view, and a provocative Kristallnacht reference.
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Metro High seniors praised for well reasoned letter
Two Metro High School seniors earned praise for their December 7 letter. They stated their opinion backed it with research and avoided name calling or half truths. The writer Dan LeGrand from Cedar Rapids signs off.
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Cegar Rapids
Gazette letters policy outlines submission rules
The Gazette restricts letters to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will publish, with one letter per writer every 30 days. Anonymous letters are not accepted and all items may be edited.
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