Time for change in farm subsidies
The Gazette argues for reform of U.S. farm subsidies. It supports caps on payments, closing loopholes for multi entity claims, and reducing annual caps, citing broad public support and concerns about big operators and international trade. It warns against resisting necessary spending restraint.
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Bush
Department of Agriculture
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Grassley
U.S
United States
County Home Road
Jay Kacena
Marion
Letters to the Editor on Health, Waste, and Survey Critique
Readers critique state health policy and Wellmark ties to University Hospitals Iowa. The letters condemn governance conflicts and urge accountability while challenging waste agency practices and non scientific surveys. The piece includes concerns about Clinton, pro life versus pro choice, and calls for better public health approaches.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Christopher Rants
University of Iowa
David Shorton
John Forsyth
Wellmark
Forsyth
Marcy Bader
Cedar
the Gazette
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
Planned Parenthood
Cedar Rapids
Home Rule Charter Commission
Cedar Rapids Area
A European view of Bush and Europe in Munich remarks
The Munich Conference scene frames a divide between Bush’s emphasis on democracy and Europe’s focus on development. Schroeder and Koehler insist on caution and stability, while McCain notes little shift on Iran, Iraq, or arms sales. Public and private sentiments clash over reform, tyranny, and cross cultural understanding.
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Bush
Europe
Gerhard Schroeder
U.S
Schroeder
Middle East
John Kerry
Condoleezza Rice
Donald Rumsfeld
Munich
Rumsfeld
Brussels
Belgium
NATO
European Union
John McCain
R-Ariz
Joe Lieberman
D-Conn
Rice
McCain
Iran
Iraq
China
Vladimir Putin
Russia
Horst Koehler
Karachi
Cairo
Lagos
Jakarta
Koehler
United States
America
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Palestine
Korea
Germany
Afghanistan
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