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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2001
Page
6
The piece argues politicians can be affable and effective like George W. Bush yet face negative labels. It defends political participation as honorable, cites Eisenhower’s view that politics is a serious noble profession, and discusses lobbyists and open idea exchange.
Gazette staff note the 25 mile Interstate 88 stretch from DeKalb to Aurora is deteriorating with potholes and patchwork. One lane closure slows traffic to about 45 mph for midwinter repairs while drivers joke about halves of tolls. Eastern Iowa routes fare better by comparison.
The column argues Republicans lost the class war claim while highlighting Paul O Neill earnings and FICA taxes. It critiques across the board tax cuts as favoring the rich and questions fairness, noting the president's agenda and the looming tax-cut test amid a divided electorate.
A Jan 22 letter criticizes the Cedar Rapids Clinic for Women over Roe v. Wade and the concept of choice. The writer questions how abortion supports women and argues the policy harms future workers, citing RU-486 approval and Planned Parenthood.
P T Larson argues Cedar Rapids faces a crowded mayoral field led by incumbent Lee Clancey with a filing deadline near. He notes six contenders age 19 to 82, a required 635 signatures, and high stakes in shaping city leadership for the post Clancey era. He challenges readers to decide who will helm the city and frames coverage fairness.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not published. Letters limited to 300 words, one per writer every 30 days. column length suggested 650 words or fewer.
The Gazette on January 28 discussed the Ku Klux Klan and its place in modern America. The writer questions why a powerful nation allows such an extremist group to persist despite a country’s role in global peacekeeping.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letters accuracy or judge opinions. It notes equal opportunity for contradictions or corrections through future publication.
A neighbor rails against a proposed historic district after living 32 years in the area. He cites Parks Commissioner Dale Todd installing a skylight and questions consistency, asking when coal deliveries occur and accusing officials of hypocrisy.
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