Simple term limits echo in Congress editorial
The piece notes 217 House members backed term limits but failed to reach a two thirds vote. It argues artificial caps hurt experienced lawmakers and public policy, urging incumbents to resign if they dislike seniority or voter choice, and reflects on 1994 voter actions.
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United States
Congress
Charles Canady
Florida
Canady
Newt Gingrich
Georgia
Iowa
BBA
Airline strike by the numbers and political stakes
Clinton weighs in on the American Airlines and American Eagle dispute as unions demand routes and pay terms. With 90 000 workers at risk, 220 000 daily passengers, and a 60 day cooling off period, analysts question whether a strike can be avoided amid past aviation labor fights.
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American Airlines
American Eagle
Allied Pilots Association
American
Cedar Rapids
Madison
Wis
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Senate
House
Encyclopedia Americana
Term limits urged over balanced budget amendment
Thomas Lackner argues against a federal balanced budget amendment proposing that term limits would curb deficit spending. He notes the BBA’s strict supermajority would hinder necessary actions and suggests a four year hiatus and limited staff as controls to force accountable budgeting.
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BBA
Washington
Bill Gates
Alan Greenspan
House
Iowa
Grenada
Congress
Letters to the Gazette on public sick leave records
Cedar Rapids readers protest publishing city employees sick days claiming privacy rights and privacy concerns. They argue The Gazette should not reveal medical files or addresses without releases, and defend workers including police and fire crews.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Big Brother
Rural residents oppose Hiawatha annexation stance
Thomas Richmann of Linn County argues residents prefer to remain rural rather than join Cedar Rapids or Robins. He criticizes Hiawatha governance as shortsighted and questions spending, urging direct county payments for future costs.
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Linn
Lumir Dostal
Hiawatha
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Robins
Iowa
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