Editorial urges improved Iowa bottle bill to boost redemptions
The Gazette argues for raising the handling fee on bottle and can redemptions and expanding the bill to include more container types. It cites 86 percent return rate and 1.65 billion annual containers, notes 150 centers remain, and warns against losing support or increasing price burdens.
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Too many states in primary mix could spoil the party
The piece examines moves by Texas and other big states to push primaries to February 5 2008. It discusses potential effects on influence Iowa and New Hampshire and the fate of the nominating fight with widespread telecast debates and fund raising.
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Loebsack and Leach PAC money debate in letter
A Coralville reader argues the Feb 16 letter misframes Rep. Dave Loebsack and Rep. Jim Leach PAC funds. He cites Leach accepting funds from energy and drug interests, voting on price-gouging and Medicare Part D, and argues the culture of corruption protected by ethics rule changes.
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Names of fallen Iowan soldiers not remembered
In a Gazette discussion a protest art story reveals a writer's point about not knowing the name of a female Iowa National Guard solider killed in Iraq. The dialogue contrasts public symbols like flags at half staff with the missing personal names, urging honesty in depicting current events.
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Questioning God’s role in Bush election claims and leadership
Dennis Barrier questions divine intervention in the 2000 election and warns against equating faith with political judgment. He critiques perceived religious justification for Bush’s presidency and notes skepticism toward leaders and backdoor political access, signaling a wary stance for 2008.
Columnist misreads Plamegate and Feeds Fox News narrative
The Feb 18 Gazette column by Mike Deupree argues Plamegate is about reporting failures, not a White House conspiracy to out a CIA operative. It cites Cheney, Libby, Rove, and Fitzgerald while criticizing perjury claims and urging readers to wait for Bill O'Reilly’s take.
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Loebsack Accused of PAC Ties Challenge in Iowa District
Critics argue Dave Loebsack accepts about 57000 from PACs and mirrors Jim Leach in background while promising district-first voting. The accusation centers on PAC influence conflicting with his campaign rhetoric and liberal Democrat label.
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Jim Leach
Cornell College
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