CNN Agenda Setter Debate Stirs 1992 Coverage Debate
The piece surveys the CNN claims to set the presidential campaign agenda, noting Ted Turner’s prominence, Time magazine honors, and mixed praise. It questions CNN’s reach versus big networks and the public’s independent sources, amid Gulf War coverage and Flowers interview footage.
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Ted Turner
Edward Fouhy
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Time Magazine
Gennifer Flowers
Bill Clinton
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Disney Parks
Kodak
Time
ABC
NBC
Federal pressure on Iowa truck licensing raises highway safety debate
The piece argues federal funding leverage over Iowa licensing standards for all truck drivers, noting past exemptions for Iowa only routes and 100 mile limits. It defends federal regulations as protecting road users, while criticizing state lawmakers for exemptions seen as a mistake despite noble intentions.
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Iowa
Colorado
Title IX Anniversary Highlights Ongoing Equity Gaps
Guest column marks the 20th anniversary of Title IX, detailing gains and persistent gaps in gender equity in collegiate sports. It notes funding constraints, court orders at Washington State and Temple, and calls Iowa institutions to align athletic participation with overall student demographics and scholarship parity.
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Grove City College
Office of Civil Rights
Equity
Washington State University
Washington State
Temple University
Iowa
Buy American bias sparks debate over pricing and quality
A reader argues that firms should pursue best value, noting American brands assembled abroad and a New York county buying American products at higher prices while engines on some purchases come from Japan. The letter supports good business practices and questions strict patriotism unless quality and price improve.
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Korea
Japan
Mexico
Australia
New York State
Christians Should Welcome Interfaith Cooperation in Philanthropy
A reader criticizes excluding non Christians from charity work and challenges Churches United to form an Interfaith Council. The letter argues aid should be given in any believer's name, urging Christians to practice love, humility, and shared service beyond sectarian labels.
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Persian Gulf
Linn County
Christ
Churches United
Interfaith Council
Trains Return Plans Discussed by Iowa DOT Officials
Iowa DOT officials at the Iowa Association of Rail Passengers meeting in Ames on January 25 discussed adding a second train from Chicago to Omaha via Clinton Cedar Rapids and Ames. The proposal would supplement the current Amtrak Zephyr Desert/Wind and Pioneer service serving Burlington Mount Pleasant and other Iowa stops. The plan aims to provide reliable affordable rail travel in areas poorly served by airlines and buses and marks a 20 year push for Cedar Rapids rail service.
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Omaha
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
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Mount Pleasant
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Michael Miller
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Equal Rights Amendment urged as equal rights for all
Andrew Sargent argues the ERA protects hard won rights and prevents future discrimination. He says the measure makes all people equal under the law and rejects fears of unisex bathrooms or social upheaval, urging supporters to back equality for men and women.
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Amazons
Iraq
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It Means Love A Response to a Consent Matter
A reader expresses sympathy regarding a consent matter by Dr. Clinton E. Berryhill arguing marriage is more than a sexual relationship. The writer emphasizes love, mutual support, trust, and being there in good and bad times as core to marriage.
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Clinton E. Berryhill
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Dr. Berryhill
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