Budget crisis in Iowa sparks partisan stalemate
The Gazette editorial urges immediate attention to Iowa's budget gap as Gov. Tom Vilsack and a Republican-led legislature clash over 1.0 to 2.6 percent across-the-board cuts and use of emergency reserves. Vilsack defends reserves, Republicans push for deeper cuts and unpaid leave for state workers, stressing the need for long term fiscal planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Iowa
Gazette
Chuck Larson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Republican Party
David Millage
Bettendorf
House Appropriations Committee
Public Campaign Financing Called to End Soft Money Flows
The piece argues the Shays Meehan reform bill aims to curb unlimited soft money in campaigns. It cites Dennis Hastert and Enron ties, critiques reformers, and advocates public financing funded by voters to restore accountability. It notes higher hard money limits andPolitical influence.
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House of Representatives
House
Republican
Dennis Hastert
R-Nl
Shays-Meehan
Hastert
Enron
Kenneth Lay
U.S
Public Interest Research Group
Arthur Andersen
Congress
Ken
Linda Lay
Lay
George W. Bush
U.S. Capitol
Christopher Shays
R-Conn
Letters to the Gazette propose burning garbage in coal cars
Terry Jessen of Vinton asks readers to consider shipping municipal waste to old coal mines via empty rail cars, suggesting a transfer station and methane energy as a pilot project funded by federal support, and requests investigative coverage.
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Cedar Rapids
Uncle Sam
Gazette
Bluestem
Questioning Bush on Clinton era treatment of women
The reader challenges a February 6 letter writer by asking where they were during Bill Clinton's presidency and whether they ignored or saw how the former president treated women, implying a double standard in evaluating President Bush.
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Bush
Bill Clinton
Gazette letter submission guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address and daytime phone number. Only the sender’s name and hometown will appear with the letter. Include Cedar Rapids address box 511, Iowa 52406, plus fax or email contact options for submissions.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Think big to keep Cedar Rapids growing
A former safety commissioner and mayor reflects on Cedar Rapids progress from the late 1950s to the present. He recalls ambitious plans such as converting two way streets to one way, urban renewal, and downtown rebuilding including Alliant Tower and Cedar River Towers. He urges officials to think big to sustain leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Don Salyer
Alliant (Ie
Cedar River Towers
Doctors and drug firm ties threaten medical guidelines
The Providence Journal editorial cites a Journal of the American Medical Association study showing most doctors writing disease treatment guidelines have pharmaceutical ties. It notes undisclosed conflicts, frequent industry funding of research and trips, and calls for stronger disclosure to protect research integrity and patient trust.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Pharmaceutical
New York Times
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association
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Mark Bowden
Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Gov. Tom Vilsack
Department of Government
Kaba
Marty Meehan
D-Mass
Marie Cocco
Newsday
Terry Jessen Vinton
Bill
Cedar Valley Expressway
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
The
Providence Journal
Medicine
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