Two political stars to watch in 2001
Larry Eichel highlights John McCain and Hillary Rodham Clinton as the two figures poised to shape the Senate and national politics. McCain's reform push and blunt authenticity contrast with Clinton's Senate bid and potential presidential buzz, both outcomes later tied to George W. Bush's early presidency.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
Katherine Harris
David Boies
U.S. Senate
John McCain
Hillary Rodham Clinton
McCain
Senate
Congress
New York
Hillary Clinton
White House
Thompson picked as HHS secretary signals pragmatic Bush agenda
In Thompson a pragmatic choice for secretary of Health and Human Services. The Wisconsin governor slashed welfare caseloads and backed Wisconsin Works while pursuing welfare reform. He favors expanding child care and health coverage to assist single mothers, while opposing abortion beyond rape or life danger. His ability to work with Democrats and focus on practical reforms could test as economy changes.
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Hillary Clinton
New York
Rudolph Giuliani
Rick Lazio
Upstate
Clinton
Thompson
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Shovel Townspeople Urged to Clear Snowbanks and Hydrants
Community advisory urges residents to remove tall snowbanks clogging intersections and obstructing visibility. Homeowners are asked to dig around fire hydrants and clear paths, noting limited government manpower to handle the danger. Stay safe and prevent vehicle accidents.
Gazette invites letters with full contact details
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not allowed and online names are insufficient for identification.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Columnist attacks Ivins and Gore recount claims
Cedar Rapids reader questions The Gazette columnists claims on Florida 2000 results. He argues Bush never trailed after counts and recounts favored him under Election Day rules. He labels Ivins gutter tone and urges an honest writer with class.
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Molly Ivins
Gazette
al Gore
Florida
Bush
Gore
Florida Supreme Court
Ivins
Dem
Letters amuse, Gazette readers provide daily chuckle
A Marion readerironically enjoys Letters to the Gazette as the source of daily laughs. He criticizes others for political griping and misquotes biblical text while asserting judgment is inevitable, then signs off hoping to make someone smile.
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Gazette
Oxford
Mexico
Russia
Iowa City
Bill Wagner
Marion
Bond vote prompts call for campaign finance reform
Letter from Peg Guetzko in Cedar Rapids argues the 60 percent bond threshold is too high and questions a 75 percent super-majority. She notes Cedar Rapids proponents spent over 200000 while opponents spent about 1 cent per no vote, urging legislative review and reform considerations.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
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