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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2010
Page
4
The Gazette Editorial criticizes the health care legislation process noting Louisiana Purchase and Cornhusker kickback style deals to gain votes. It argues lobbying and unlimited Senate debate fuel buyoffs while Congress resists reform and voters must change the lineup.
A reader criticizes the GOP for veering right driven by TEA party influence and denialist ideas. The piece notes figures like Whitman and Powell voicing concern while asking whether moderates can survive the current climate and if debate has given way to opposition.
The piece accuses Republicans of political calculation over aviation security after 108 Republicans and 12 Democrats opposed the 2010 DHS appropriation funding for explosive detection devices and related measures. It contends media bias protects the GOP.
A reader cites multiple delays in responses from Rep. Bruce Braley and Rep. Dave Loebsack. The writer notes a August 16 email asking for sources on medical cost figures and describes a three week wait for a reply that never arrived. The piece reflects frustration with lack of constituent communication.
Opinion urges perspective on terrorism incidents noting higher lightning risk and daily flight safety. Calls for avoiding overreaction, maintaining normal life, preventing media sensationalism, and recognizing inherited security flaws while supporting practical measures.
In the Dec 30 Gazette editorial cartoon and surrounding debate on health care reform, Richard Vindante argues that compromise is essential in democracy. He notes both sides push hard yet must accept partial wins to avoid autocratic rule, referencing the old saying laws and sausage are not made to be seen.
A writer reflects on chasing desire and boredom while vacationing in a Florida coastal paradise. He contrasts northland religion and warlike certainty with hedonic pantheism, observing neighborly fatigue, luxury yachts, and family limits as money dwindles toward a return home.
Kathy Cariens, City mail carrier for 37 years since 1972, retires as the city's first female mail carrier. Her long career highlights progress in gender equity, the changing role of women in the Post Office, and the ongoing push for advancement into management.
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