Positive step in North Korea disarm offer
The editorial argues the multi-nation agreement with North Korea is a cautious, tentative gain toward disarmament. It notes the 30 day talks for normalization, 60 day reactor shutdown, and fuel oil incentives, while warning skeptics about distrust and past failures.
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Istory
North Korea
United States
China
South Korea
Japan
Russia
International Atomic Energy Agency
U.N
John Bolton
Jimmy Carter
Clinton
Congress
Bush Administration
Libby trial foreshadows Iran deception lessons for U S
The Libby perjury case exposes White House efforts to push distorted Iraq intelligence and smear critics, echoing a Niger uranium fakery. The piece warns the same tactics may recur with Iran as officials press aggressive actions despite contested data.
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Dick Cheney
Lewis “Scooter
Libby
Anna Nicole Smith
Smith
U.S
White House
Iraq
Iran
Africa
Joseph Wilson
Wilson
Niger
CIA
State Department
George Tenet
Bush
Cheney
Valerie Plame
Plame
NBC
Tim Russert
Russert
Patrick J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Abortion Debate Shapes Stem Cell Research Opinion
Wendy Schwarz of Cedar Rapids argues that abortion remains legal and embryonic stem cell research should proceed using medical waste. She contends opponents can opt out of benefiting from the research and cites moral, medical, and end-of-life scenarios to support continuing the work. Steven Anderson, Iowa City, comments on political funding culture.
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Wendy Schwarz
Cedar Rapids
Washington, D.C
Jim Leach
Pacs
Congress
Loebsack
Washington
Leach
Iowa
Loehsack
Longworth House
Steven Anderson
Jowa City
Cigarette tax hike sparks smuggling debate and warnings
Kevin Litten argues an Iowa cigarette tax increase of one dollar per pack will drive consumers to buy out of state or from illicit sellers, lowering state revenue and fueling criminal activity. He likens resistance to taxes to tea party defiance and Prohibition era rum runners.
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Iowa
Kevin Litten
Cedar Rapids
City council pressure on Green Square Meals building ends?
The writer criticizes Cedar Rapids officials for seeking to close and replace the Green Square Meals site with park improvements. Volunteers offer to repair the building at no cost, arguing the program should stay in its current location to feed the poor. The letter questions downtown revival priorities and urges allowing continued operation.
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Cedar Rapids
Green Square Meals
Tinue
Kidney transplant proposal seen as disrespectful to seniors
A reader criticizes a proposed Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network rule change for kidney allocation as unfair to seniors. They argue it could reward longevity over need, threaten seniors awaiting transplants, and blame funding hurdles for research instead of reform.
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the Gazette
Kucinich the Real Peace Candidate Rally Note
A reader endorses Dennis Kucinich at a January peace rally in Washington DC. He supported Kucinich previously and plans to again, criticizing the war and urging lawmakers to cut war funding and redirect money to bring soldiers home. He calls others to contact representatives and join in support.
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Washington, D.C
Dennis Kucinich
Kucinich
Loebsack Raises PAC Funds Before Inauguration
Congressman Dave Loebsack of Mount Vernon raised 57000 from political action committees between November 28 and December 31, 2006 before taking office. The report notes his campaign emphasis on reform while detailing early fundraising activity.
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Dave Loebsack
Mount Vernon
Congress
Loebsack
Liberal media critique on Iraq war victory framing
The text argues NBC Nightly News reports 200 militants killed by American and Iraqi troops but avoids calling it a victory. It contends liberal media oppose victory in Iraq and questions the portrayal of the event as success.
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U.S
Baghdad
Iran
Iraq
NBC Nightly News
NBC
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