Iowa caucuses face ad flood as Forbes funds reshape race
The Gazette notes a TV blitz by Steve Forbes and other big spenders tests Iowa campaigning. Analysts question if cash-heavy ads drown local, person-to-person outreach and whether campaign finance reform will change before the February 12 caucuses.
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Tribune
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Huffington
Morry Taylor
Magic Johnson Comeback Inspires Hope Amid HIV Awareness
The celebrated return of NBA star Magic Johnson to the Los Angeles Lakers sparks renewed attention to HIV. Johnson, 36, explains his move was possible after eduction and medical clearance, despite years marked by stigma and fear. His comeback shines a light on resilience and ongoing treatment.
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Magic Johnson
NBA
Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers
Philadelphia
Vernon Maxwell
Lakers
Magic
Earvin Johnson Jr
Leach Faces Criticism Over Whitewater and Mena Focus
Gerald A. Carroll argues Iowa Rep. Jim Leach uses Banking Committee hearings to chase 1980s Whitewater and Mena ghosts while ignoring home issues and alleged economic missteps. He accuses the panel of misdirected probes and partisan excess.
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Leach
Whitewater
Mena
Iowa
Jim Leach
1St
House Banking Committee
Arkansas
Leach’s Committee
Letters to the Gazette on trade, deficits and jobs
Willis Rowell of Edgewood argues that deficits and social program pressures stem from trade deals and outsourcing. He contends wages abroad limit U S tax dollars and calls out politicians for dodging the reality of rising living standards tied to globalization and offshore production.
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GATT
NAFTA
China
India
Korea
Ethiopia
Mexico
Carrier woes in freezing weather spark customer concern
A concerned customer writes about carriers delivering newspapers in subzero temperatures. The note highlights long routes, vehicle failures, late deliveries, and asks readers to consider adding a small extra to next bills to support carriers facing snow, wind, and fuel costs.
Gazette letters policy and contact guidelines
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Fur fashion cited as cruelty by trapping advocate
Trapper George Zalesky questions fur glamour calling trapping cruel. The piece notes animal suffering in traps and fur farms, environmental harm, and taxpayer subsidies to mink promotion. It highlights a Kerry amendment to end mink subsidies and cites US Animal Coalition figures and contact.
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George Zalesky
U.S. Senate
Mink Export Development Council
Robert Smith
R-N.h
Massachusetts
John Kerry
Agriculture Appropriations Committee
US Animal Coalition
Grace Trifaro
Iowa City
Be Consistent in Coverage by The Gazette in Cedar Rapids
Suzanne Smith argues The Gazette shows bias in favor of four of five new Cedar Rapids City Council members. She cites sparse open meetings coverage and selective reporting on E R recommendations, housing coordinator salary raise, and severance costs, urging more objective, thorough reporting.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
Police Facility Citizens Committee
Suzanne Smith
Hats off to Streets Department snowplow drivers
A Cedar Rapids senior citizen thanks two snowplow drivers who helped after getting stuck in an alley on January 30. They shoveled the car free twice and drove it to a cleared street, taking about 20 minutes from their busy schedule. Dorothy Benesh mentions the story.
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Streets Department
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University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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