Leach avoids clash with religious right in GOP
In a public stance consistent with principle, Rep. Jim Leach declines to join the new Republican Ma car Coalition battle against the religious right. He favors consensus building over intraparty warfare, arguing for reasonable ground and cooperation where possible.
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Political Action Committee
GOP
Iowa
Leach
Larry Johnson
Iowa Coalition For Traditional Values
Johnson
Moral Majority
Freedom Council
National Christian Action Council
Washington
Ralph Reed
Pat Robertson
Christian Coalition
Pat Buchanan
Buchanan
America
Ronald Reagan
Jim Leach
Campaign reform calls for shorter campaigns and spending limits
The piece argues for limiting federal election duration and cost, notes low taxpayer participation in public financing, and warns the presidential fund may fall short, suggesting borrowing from future generations. It frames reform as a test of Clinton's moderate governance.
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Federal Elections Commission
FEC
Clinton
Clinton vows drive for universal health coverage reform
The piece outlines Clinton’s plan to curb rising health costs and provide insurance for all Americans. It discusses pharmaceutical pricing, hospital and doctor cost pressures, and the challenge of universal coverage. It notes proposed ideas like managed competition and the Jackson Hole Plan and points to cost and payer questions ahead.
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United States
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Tors
Capitol Hill
Blue Shield
Washington Post
The
Heritage Foundation
Safe sex analogy and its provocative comparison
A December letter on safe sex uses a Russian roulette metaphor to compare one bullet in a chamber to condoms. The author argues the sudden bullet might feel scarier yet equates the risk of a sudden death with the prolonged risk of illness.
Math class is tough not for girls say no
A letter argues math class cannot be tough for girls due to sex-role expectations. It cites Barbie and AAUW actions against stereotypes and warns daughters to avoid expressing negative math feelings publicly.
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Barbie
American Association of University Women
AAUW
Mattel Toys
Rachel Ann Aalbers
Mount Vernon
True spirit shines as Mercy Love Tree gifts reach Abbe Center
Residents and staff of the Abbe Center thank Mercy Medical Center's Volunteer Auxiliary and Cedar Rapids community for donations to the Mercy Love Tree Project. Abbe residents received over 200 gifts for their annual Christmas party, highlighting the continuing spirit of giving. Teresa Daubitz, CTRS Activity coordinator.
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Abbe Center For
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Love Tree Project
People At Mercy
Abbe
Teresa Daubitz
CTRS
Abbe Center For Community Care
County Home Rd
Marion
Third party urged to revive economy and reform monetary system
A guest column argues for a new third political party to fund a $500 billion job program by creating debt free money and replacing the Federal Reserve method. It catalogs decades of economic and political mistrust and urges voters to back a movement that could reshape national policy.
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Baron Rothschild
United States
Federal Reserve Central
Congress
Federal Reserve
You and I
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