Iowa Should Promote Vision Iowa Attractions More
Editorial argues for directing a small share of tourism sales tax growth to promote Iowa. It cites Vision Iowa spending, compares budgets with neighbors, and highlights opportunities from Cedar Rapids, Pella, and Decorah to draw travelers, urging legislators to back a marketing push.
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Gazette Letters Policy On Reader Submissions
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy nor judge opinions. It allows corrections or contradictions by other readers to be published as needed.
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Kinetic 2003 Political Forecast With Sports Beat
The piece previews a chaotic 2003 political year with Senate and White House actions and notable sports outcomes. It lists January through December events including Daschle, Rehnquist retirement rumors, Eagles Super Bowl win, and shifting court nominations. It also tracks Gore, Edwards, Cornyn, and Bush budget dynamics amid market and rating shifts.
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Texas
John Cornyn
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Tom Daschle
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Jim Jeffords
Vermont
Union Station
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
William Rehnquist
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Emmitt Smith
Defense spending hike questioned in 2002 election text
Mary Alice Ericson argues the 2003 military budget at 394 billion would surpass many nations economies and exceed several federal departments, asking if taxpayers would accept such a large share of the federal budget amid comparisons to other programs and resources. Cedar Rapids.
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Chile
Colombia
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Greece
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Saudi Arabia
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
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Center For Arms Control and Non- Proliferation
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Cedar Rapids
Beware of presidents eager for war and mass destruction
A speaker recalls a 1940s project to use incendiary bats against Japan and warns against leaders eager for war. The piece cites Dr. Mueller of the Manhattan Project, a Reno Base test, and Roosevelt’s push for entry into World War II, arguing such power risks humanity.
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King Roosevelt
Copter patrols reduce need for ground units in Cedar Rapids
A reader argues Cedar Rapids police helicopters save lives and deter crime by enabling rapid scene coverage with forward looking infrared. They aid searches for injured or missing persons, locate suspects, and end high speed chases quickly. The letter cites fewer burglaries and gang problems as deterrence.
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First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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