Gingrich Faces GOP Reckoning Over Courtesy to Jackson
The piece argues Gingrich's alliance with Jesse Jackson raises questions about his GOP conservatism and party discipline. It notes Bennett's criticism after Gingrich invited Jackson to sit in the speaker's box during the State of the Union and the contested apology tale. The editorial frames it as a test for Republican unity and Gingrich's leadership amid past triumphs.
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Grain of hope for government efficiency
The columnist critiques the 1998 budget focus on reallocating federal workers to improve programs and services. The Washington Post notes the aim to boost productivity by shifting staff rather than eliminating jobs, with an expectation that agencies may later reduce headcount as needed. The piece urges cautious persistence from proponents.
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Bill Clinton
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Megafarms reshape U.S. hog production and markets
Industrialization concentrates hog production in large, integrated megafarms. Seven states lead growth as Midwest dominance fades. 43 producers own over 1.7 million sows, about 30 percent of all sows and 40 percent of hogs. Environmental and regulatory pressures rise in rural Midwest areas.
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Open door policy criticized in Iowa City policing debate
A letter questions an informal open door policing approach blamed for deadly outcomes, urging Iowa City officials to publicly review real practices, historical changes, and officer training. The writers call for public hearings, interviews with business owners, retirees, and current officers to uncover what has occurred.
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Iowa
Winkelhake
Jeffrey Gillaspie
Jay Shaw
Blossom Shaw
Iowa City
Eric Shaw
Gazette accepts letters for print with guidelines
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone number, though addresses are not published. Letters are edited, limited to 300 words, with one per writer every 30 days.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
Third party talk and reform views from Iowa City writer
Russell Lovetinsky of Iowa City argues for more political competition and a NOTA option across elections. He cites Reform Party gains, questions Democratic and Republican dominance, and supports proportional representation and broader party options.
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Russell Lovetinsky
Iowa City
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