McCain Uses Momentum to Push Reform in Heated Bush Clash
The Arizona senator advances campaign finance reform and a patients bill of rights amid White House resistance. Bush seeks his own timing, while McCain promotes the American Voting Standards and Technology Act with Sen. Hollings to upgrade voting equipment and educate voters.
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Stockades and puzzling phrases in old notes
A reader ponders odd lines such as Jane Doe walking in stockades and a wedding story fragment citing a church burning just months before the date. Kathy Rees of Manchester provided the puzzling items and notes lingering confusion about stockades and context.
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Sensible revision replaces sensical in classic line
The text discusses correcting a phrase from 2001: A Space Odyssey by replacing sensical with sensible and notes the problematic use of nonsensical. It also debates the past tense of wake in a headline about Sleeping Beauty and concludes space limits prevent choosing waked or woken.
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Norton appointment sparks Native and environmental group concern
Dorreen Yellow Bird reports on opposition to Gale Norton as interior secretary. Critics warn her power over public lands, BIA, and tribes could curb environmental protections and indigenous rights, citing past positions on hunting rights and tribal self-governance.
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Alaska
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Libertarian Party in Iowa Hosts Annual State Convention at ISU
The Libertarian Party in Iowa plans its state convention on March 17 at Iowa State University. The piece notes three decades of growth, mentions challengers to state seat holders, and cites nationwide Libertarian officeholders and figures like Ron Paul. It argues for limited government and private-sector efficiency.
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Iowa
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Real world education centered on God at Cedar Valley Christian School
Christian education argues true learning happens when God is central. Public schools are portrayed as unreal, with the 1963 school prayer ruling blamed for removing God. Cedar Valley Christian School is praised for exposing students to diverse issues from a biblical perspective and fostering growth.
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FICA tax cited as core issue in proposed cuts
Letter to the editor argues the FICA tax undermines tax relief and criticizes the proposed federal tax cut. The writer backs a 10 percent bracket and asks for 3 percentage point cuts across higher brackets while noting most taxpayers earn under eighty thousand dollars and pay Social Security tax on all income.
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Cedar Rapids Faces Funding Talk for Police Helicopters
A columnist criticizes Cedar Rapids officials for high spending at City Hall and calls for budget cuts including wage reductions. The piece argues that funds could cover police helicopters if spending is tightened and wages reduced, suggesting a half-pay reality for city leadership.
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The Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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