IRS reform urged after horror stories and hearings
Editorial argues for real IRS reform after public outrage over failures. It notes proposed reorganizing the agency around four taxpayer groups, praises Charles Rossetti’s plan, and cites Sen. Grassley and Rep. Hoyer on causes and needed fixes including tax-code simplification and funding.
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U.S. Senate Finance Committee
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Congress
Clinton
Senate
Trent Lott
Mississippi
Finance Committee
William V. Roth Jr
Delaware
Charles O. Rossetti
Rossetti
Charles Grassley
Iowa
U.S
Steny Hoyer
Maryland
Washington
Congressional Quarterly
Groundhog Day Weather Talk and Local Outlook
The article muses on Groundhog Day myths and forecasts, noting the groundhog’s shadow signals and national beliefs. It observes Eastern Iowa weather, calling for a wet early spring to aid planting after a near normal January rainfall and predicts a dry year overall.
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National Geographic Society
Punxsutawney
Groundhog Club
Punxsutawney Phil
Iowa
Social Security Crisis Looms Over Boomers and Politics
A provocative op-ed argues that AARP with 32 million members will shape politics after 2010 as demographics dominate. It contends Social Security remains solvent for decades, warns against panic, and questions the feasibility of sweeping gun or privatization moves.
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Congress
National Rifle Association
Monica Lewinsky
Beverly Hills
American Association of Retired Persons
Clinton
AARP
Pro abortion figures questioned by Iowa columnist
The letter accuses Fran Hansen of presenting lies about abortion deaths and credits Bernard Nathanson’s 1979 confession. It cites lower death counts before Roe v Wade and claims a rise in abortions after legalization. The piece names Dr. Nathanson, Planned Parenthood, and Larry R. Johnson of the American Family Association of Iowa.
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Fran Hansen
Planned Parenthood
East Central
Iowa
The
Gazette
Hansen
Bernard Nathanson
Western Hemisphere
National Abortion Rights Action League
NARAL
Nathanson
Supreme Court
America
U.S
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Dennis Cavanaugh
American Journal of
Larry R. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
American Family Association of
Judge Sporkin backs gay service with Don t ask don t pursue
In a ruling on Navy privacy, Judge Stanley Sporkin endorses the Don t ask don t pursue policy as a step toward equality for gay service members. He argues orientation does not affect duty, urging an end to discriminatory practices. William C. Stosine, Iowa Citynotes
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McVeigh
Navy
America
U. S
Stanley Sporkin
Gazette Seeks Letters From Readers With Full Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters rejected. 300 word limit. one letter per writer per 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
State of the Union outlines liberal shift amid Interngate scandal
The president delivered a broad address with ideas on balance budget and education grants but faced immediate distraction as the Interngate scandal dominates Washington coverage. Analysts say the speech may be forgotten under the ongoing controversy.
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Interngate
Washington
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Grassley
Sen
Furry Meteorologist
Robert Reno
Newsday
United States
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago
Sporkin
William C. Stosine
Iowa City
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