Giuliani questions Clinton pardon of fugitive Marc Rich
New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani criticizes President Clinton's pardon of Marc Rich as improper and notes Rich fled the country. He calls for a full investigation while defending the presidents pardon power amid ongoing Iran-Contra-era scrutiny. He disputes Clinton's denials and mocks political charges about library donations.
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Marc Rich
Giuliani
Clinton
Rich
New York Times
Pincus Green
United States
Iran
George Bush
Caspar Weinberger
Washington Post
Post
Bush
Times
Denise
Clinton Library Foundation
New York
Rudy Giuliani
Bush’s workout routine during White House hours sparks debate
The piece notes President Bush exercises midday in the White House residence while Vice President Cheney stays at his desk, and contrasts public jokes with a view that Bush’s rigorous regimen keeps him alert and productive. It mentions media mockery and Cheney’s health concerns as context.
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White House
Cheney
Bush
Newsweek
Bill Clinton
McDonald's
Good and Bad Education in Iowa’s 2010 Plan
An opinion piece argues that education quality hinges on meaningful outcomes rather than rote grading. It cites the Iowa 2010 report advocating early reading math science proficiency, higher teacher pay, service learning, and regional high schools to balance opportunities across shrinking rural districts. William C. Jacobson, Marion ISD superintendent, weighs in.
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Governor’s Strategic Planning Council
Iowa
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong
Robert Putnam
Hold Mayor Clancey Accountable for City Accomplishments
A Cedar Rapids reader questions Mayor Lee Clancey s list of accomplishments. The letter blasts the Great America building IMAX theater and river walkway as questionable gains while noting maintenance leaks a blocked Bever Pool and a $40000 repair bill. Roads winter conditions and funding proposals for a landfill are criticized, urging a city government change to restore pride.
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Great America
Clancey
Science Station
Bever Pool
Cedar Rapids
Fresh air for whom George W Bush is not
Gary Smith of Iowa City denounces George W Bush describing him as a typical politician and a vehicle for failed Republican policy. The letter argues Bush’s cabinet recycles old agendas, critiques campaign finance and foreign policy, and accuses him of arrogance and hypocrisy in Florida.
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George W. Bush
Washington
Bush
Florida
Columnist Molly Ivins accused of misquoting tax figures
Charles Jacobsen of West Union demands a correction and apology from Molly Ivins after a Feb 4 column quoted incorrect figures on estate taxes. He argues the correct figure is $675 000, not $2 million, and says Ivins should be dropped if she does not print a correction.
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Molly Ivins
The
Gazette
Ivins
Boy Scouts Debate Inclusion of Gays in Organization
A reader thanks a Feb 8 letter writer and urges acceptance within the National Boy Scouts. The author, mother of a soon-to-be 14-year-old, argues against exclusion based on sexual orientation and calls for love and equality in the community.
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Boy Scouts
God
Jesus
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and cannot be returned. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not allowed. Limit is 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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