Media myth versus reality in health care costs
Gary L. Mayden argues that claim of outrageously high health care costs is media driven. He contends that drug pricing supports R&D and long-term gains in life quality and efficiency, while spending shifts reflect productivity rather than crisis. He says facts from The Atlantic Monthly counter the doom narrative and foresees opportunities in aging demographics.
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Tom Brokaw
The
Atlantic Monthly
Atlantic
Word mixups in print spark reader chuckles
A writer notes humorous misprints and misheard words in a newspaper piece, including anal becoming banal and stereopticon confusion with stereoscope. The recollection covers etymology from old home entertainment gear to modern slang, with commentary on language shifts.
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Art Heusinkveld
Arthur
Jane Doe
Marion
Granger House
Mourning doves debate heats up over Iowa hunting season
Reader letter argues mourning doves provide farm weed control and food, not mere target practice. Writer warns expanded dove hunting boosts revenue and conservation funding, opposes SF 37, and urges residents to contact representatives and visit a dove advocacy site.
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Iowa
Rockwell CEO bonus sparks retiree backlash in Cedar Rapids
Earl and Barb Lagerquist of Cedar Rapids accuse Rockwell of prioritizing a $1.75 million CEO bonus for 1999 over sustaining retirees medical and medication benefits. They say thousands face higher costs as the company trims promises made over 20 years.
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Rockwell
Editorial critique on farming prices and GM crops
The writer rebuts a Dec 28 editorial arguing consumer pricing. They claim prices arise from demand and supply and note current low prices reflect lack of demand for GM crops. They urge The Gazette to use GM-free soybeans to reflect consumer sentiment and support family farmers.
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Iowa
The
Gazette
Gazette Requests Letters and Guest Columns Submissions
The Gazette invites public interest letters and guest columns while noting not all will be printed. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature street address and daytime phone number. Letters are edited and not returned. no anonymity.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bradley Wins Third Democratic Debate as Nominee Favor
The third Democratic debate showcased Bill Bradley as the clear candidate of choice over Al Gore. Bradley challenged Gore's ads and distortions, emphasizing health care campaign finance reform and Medicare while urging Iowans to caucus on January 24.
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al Gore
Bill Bradley
Ross Perot
Jack Kemp
Gore
Bradley
Branstad Retired and Bottle Bill Debate Resurfaces
A critique argues former Gov. Terry Branstad would back a slogan “Iowa Home of the Protected Bottle Bill” and urges scrutiny of repealing the bottle bill. It accuses Branstad of opposing tax cuts and gaming expansion while warning against ignoring litter control and recycling needs.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy in readers letters and does not imply a value judgment of opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers, noting they will have an equal opportunity for publication.
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Gazette
Letter backing Gore over photo ops in Iowa caucus
Joyce Nielsen of Cedar Rapids endorses Al Gore for president citing his debate readiness on agriculture and his education plan. She criticizes other candidates for avoiding ACE debates and urges support at the January 24 precinct caucus, praising Gore’s universal preschool goals and tax credits.
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Bill Bradley
Ames
Bradley
al Gore
Iowa
Gore
U.S
Joyce Nielsen
Cedar Rapids
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