Iowa debate over $10 million for marriage promotion amid welfare reform
Editorial notes questions about redirecting federal welfare funds in Iowa to promote marriage and two parent families. Critics warn diverting $10 million could reduce cash aid and job services for the poor while supporters argue marriage can reduce dependency. The piece urges careful testing with safeguards for self sufficiency.
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Iowa
Chuck Hurley
Iowa Family Policy Council
Des Moines
Hurley
the Gazette
Deb Bingaman
Division of Economic Assistance
Iowa Department of Human Services
ADC
Congress
Linn-Mar voters urged yes on Room to Learn bond March 13
Parents and residents urge support for a new K-8 style school to ease crowding in Linn-Mar Community School District. The letter cites growth, committee studies, and a plan balancing elementary and middle grades while stressing responsible tax use and open information through meetings and the Lions committee.
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Linn-Mar
Iowa
LIONS
Teachers deserve respect and higher pay, not summer slights
A letter writer defends teachers against the claim they have summers off. He notes Iowa standards for certification and costs, cites longer training including master’s work, and recalls his own 1951 salary. He describes teachers as dedicated professionals who work year-round and deserve big raises.
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Iowa
City High
Gazette invites reader letters with contact details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name, street address, and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will publish. Limit one letter per writer every 30 days. Include full contact details via mail, fax, or email.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Impeach Hoover Impeach Hoover
The Gazette mentions criticism of presidents using campaign supporters at the White House and Bush's order to place them on U S submarines for a thrill ride. It notes guests were mostly Texans and oil executives and hints at a separate Ming Dynasty vase display in West Branch with a tongue in cheek tone.
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Clinton
Gazette
White House
Bush
U.S
West Branch
Arlen Specter
Tim Toomey
Iowa City
Columnist had it right about tax breaks and fairness
Bruce Sinclair of Tipton objects to a Gazette editorial and Molly Ivins on the top 1 percent receiving 43 percent of tax breaks. He argues the top earners do not pay that share of taxes but would gain that much from cuts, calling the editorial inconsistent.
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Bigbucks
Molly Ivins
Bruce Sinclair
Tipton
Faith Based Initiative Clash Signals First Amendment Tension
ADL pressure on Francis Dilulio to block Nation of Islam funding raises constitutional questions. Bush opposes federal funding for Farrakhan while defending faith based programs. critics warn of establishment clause risk and potential Supreme Court action.
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Bush
Dilulio
Anti-Defamation League
ADL
Louis Farrakhan
Nation of Islam
League
The
Austin American-Statesman
Farrakhan
Gordon Robertson
Pat
U.S. Supreme Court
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