Tauzin-Dingell bill endangers CLEC gains in local markets
Gazette editors warn Tauzin-Dingell would rewrite 1996 telecom provisions, letting Bells offer long distance before proving local market openness. They argue it could curb CLEC growth, raise prices, and halt Internet access competition, urging Congress to oppose the measure before today’s floor vote.
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Eprairie.com
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William H. Lehr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tauzin- Dingell
House
Chuck Jones Remembered as Great Artist of Animation
Chuck Jones 89 died at his California home last Friday. Gazette notes his respect for characters and audience, shaping Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck and Wile E. Coyote. His Cedar Rapids 1979 visit highlighted defense of one rights and counterrevolutionary humor.
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Cedar Rapids
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Chicago Tribune
Cchuck Jones
Indictment of education in presidents poll
Thomas J. Lucente Jr argues the ABC News poll on the greatest president reveals a flawed, uninformed public. He cites Lincoln at 20 percent and Clinton at 8 percent, criticizes 20th and 21st century focus, and urges a return to basics in history and reading instruction nationwide. He links poll results to liberal education policies and calls for stronger history teaching.
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Dick Cheney
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James Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Patent Office
Reform bill criticized as unconstitutional campaign finance plan
A reader warns the Shays Meehan reform bill would curb free speech if enacted. Iowa Rep. Latham opposes it as unconstitutional while Rep. Nussle says it would not alter much. Human Events argues the measure favors liberals and limits political broadcasts, risking Supreme Court review.
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Bush
Iowa
Tom Latham
Jim Nussle
WMT
Washington
Hats Off to Ruth Martwig on Official Language Bill
Ruth Martwig lauds Iowa House passage of an English official language bill and urges Governor to sign. She argues the measure brings clarity and benefits, contrasting with editorials that oppose an official language.
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Ruth Martwig
Gazette
Martwig
State House
Policy shift to fund child care over marriage aid
Wade Horn proposes spending 100 million dollars annually to urge poor couples to marry. Critics say the plan insults poor women and misreads motives. The welfare system should serve as a safety net and springboard to work, so redirect funds to child care for job seeking parents.
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Wade Horn
Gazette opens letters with 300 word limit
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words in length. Please include your full name, street address, and a daytime phone number for verification. Submissions can be sent to The Gazette at Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax to 319 398 5846 or via email at gazedit fyiowa com.
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