Bush shows steady start amid mixed reactions in Washington
Bush opened his first week with careful diplomacy and punctual scheduling. Analysts praised his tact with lawmakers and responsiveness of aides while critics recalled early transition tensions and past denigration. Some say his tone hints at a tempered approach to reform and bipartisanship.
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Fidel Castro
Cuba
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Casey Martins ADA case reaches Supreme Court over golf cart use
The dispute centers on whether the ADA requires the PGA to provide a reasonable accommodation allowing Casey Martin with a congenital circulatory ailment to use a motorized cart in tournaments. A magistrate ruled in Martin’s favor, sending the matter to the Supreme Court amid debate over ADA scope and PGA walking rules.
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Casey Martin
Professional Golfers Association
Supreme Court
Martin
PGA
U.S
ADA
Congress
PGA Tour
Casey
Greenspan backs tax cuts amid budget debate
Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan testifies to the Senate Budget Committee backing Bush's tax cut plan while noting debt concerns. He argues surpluses should reduce the debt but warns against rapid tax cuts if macro conditions worsen, urging policy to keep on-budget surpluses economically inconsequential.
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Bill Thompson
Alan Greenspan
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Bush
Federal Reserve
Senate Budget Committee
Sen
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
al Gore
White House
Greenspan
Budget Committee
Democrats
Congress
Dove hunting debate in Iowa provokes packed opinions
A flurry of letters argues over dove hunting in Iowa. Proponents claim revenue and wildlife management benefits, while opponents condemn the push as self serving and not based on science or emotion.
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Iowa
Natural Resources Commission
The Gazette Letters Policy Update
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Submit with your name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. include at least your name and hometown for eligibility. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa teachers march on Capitol to oppose pay tied to tests
Fifth grade teacher Kelle Klein from Cedar Rapids reports low morale and criticizes a governor task force plan to link pay to testing. Organizers say teachers and parents will rally at East High School Des Moines at noon Saturday to show support for educators.
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Iowa
East High School
Des Moines
Capitol
Kelle Klein
Cedar Rapids
A Surplus Debate in Budget Commentary
The letter discusses confusion over federal budget figures and the conflicting claims about surpluses. It calls for clear, nonpartisan explanations of federal income and expenses and endorses reducing the national debt.
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Norman Luxenburg
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