Leach Vote Sparks Profiles in Courage Debate
The Gazette editorial lauds Iowa representative Jim Leach for a principled no vote against Gingrich's re election as speaker amid partisan backlash. It contrasts his integrity with six Republicans who abstained, arguing true leadership requires standing by beliefs even at political cost.
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Irons in the PR fire at Cedar Rapids schools
The Cedar Rapids Community School District advertised a public relations director post paying 60 000 with deadlines and critiques noting it doubles as a staff cost versus teacher salaries. Critics argue the district already informs the public and should appoint an ombudsman or cancel the job.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community
Iowa
Ratings system simplifies parental TV choices nationwide
The article outlines a simple TV rating plan merging content and age categories to aid parents. It notes critics demand more details yet recalls Canadian attempts and space limits in newspapers. Dr. Quinn would be TV-G and Basic Instinct TV-M, with adults only.
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Sharon Stone
National Geographic
Canada
Newspaper Association of America
Dr. Quinn
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Iowa Democrat Critiques Reagan Era Tax Cuts and Iowa Plan
Dave Nagle argues against an across the board 10 percent Iowa tax cut, saying it favors the wealthy and drains funds needed for education, bridges, and services. He contrasts federal 1982 cuts with state needs, urging fair tax reform without raising taxes. He notes his background as a former congressman and Iowa Democratic Party chair.
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United States
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Waterloo
House of Representatives
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Air bag rules won't solve the problem
Columnist Joan Beck argues that with tilt steering and tall drivers air bags can injure and misfire. She cites Dr Alvin Stein and multiple reader letters about injuries, calls for disengagement options and warns proposed NHTSA rules don’t address core dangers.
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