Impeachment talk resurfaces over Clinton pardon
Specter on Fox News Sunday floated impeachment of former president Bill Clinton for his Marc Rich pardon. The piece notes Rich fled taxes and Iran trade charges, that Clinton granted 140 pardons, and public disapproval of the pardon. It questions the value of another impeachment now that Clinton is out of office.
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Iran
Denise
February 2001 Struggles in Eastern Iowa Weather
Eastern Iowans endure a harsh February with cold snaps rain sleet and snow followed by a quick freeze and ice. Flood warnings loom as ground stays frozen affecting streets utilities and school plans while drivers and crews show patience. In four weeks winter 2000-2001 may ease and forbearance continues.
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McAuliffe Wins DNC Chair Amid Clinton Era Tangles
The selection of Terry McAuliffe as Democratic National Committee chairman follows a history of party turmoil. Focused on fundraising strength, McAuliffe faces scrutiny over alleged campaign finance questions and past controversies tied to the Clinton era, while GOP shifts and old guard tensions backdrop his leadership.
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Hubert Humphrey
Richard Nixon
George Wallace
Oklahoma
Fred Harris
Harris
Lyndon Johnson
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Johnson/ Humphrey
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White House
McAuliffe
Joe Andrews
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Gore
Clinton
George W. Bush
Florida
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Washington Post
Washington
Lincoln
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Teamsters
Ron Carey
Let Mother Nature Take Care of Geese Letter Sparks Debate
A reader condemns Cedar Rapids Fire Department for rescuing a distressed Canada goose while another letter praises firefighters for prioritizing rescues. The exchange contrasts public safety duties with animal welfare, urging continued 911 readiness and community health.
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Mother Nature
Cedar Rapids
Reducing federal deficit and tax cuts discussed
The speaker recalls the 1980s trickle down tax cut and cites the Reagan era deficit. A proposed 1.6 trillion dollar tax cut over ten years faces projections of high surpluses that may not appear while the current deficit remains around 3.4 to 3.6 trillion. Priorities include education Medicare drugs defense and Social Security. A modest targeted tax cut is seen as desirable and paying down the debt as a win win for taxpayers.
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Reagan
Overalls project mocks Grant Wood and American Gothic
A Cedar Rapids critic denounces the Renaissance Group's Overalls All Over initiative as disrespectful to Grant Wood and his iconic American Gothic. The writer argues that decorating cows and pigs with the painting trivializes a masterwork and would offend Wood or Nan if alive today.
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Renaissance Group
Grant Wood
Cedar Rapids
Wood
Nan
Water park proposal sparks mixed community reaction near Tama Street
A local resident supports a Whitetail Lodge water park near Tama Street citing family benefits and deer feeding habits, while arguing wildlife safety and investment land rights. Neighbors echo demand for family activities amid pool closures.
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Tama Street
Whitetail Lodge
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