Branstad urged to set ICN user fees to cover costs
The Gazette argues now is the time to charge fiber optic network users enough to recoup operations and a portion of construction costs for the Iowa Communications Network. It notes past tax and donation ideas and questions whether Branstad would back only maintenance fees without capital recovery.
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the Gazette
Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission
Terry Branstad
Gingrich cites TV as aid to social policy in 1990s debate
The piece notes Gingrich using "Boys Town" and "Sesame Street" as examples in arguing against public funding for broadcasting. It argues Sesame Street grew beyond its non profit roots and highlights CPB support of non marketable programming, contrasting with private funding pitches. It also recalls Reagan and Quayle using media as social commentary and contrasts Gingrich’s use with past examples.
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CNN
Gingrich
Public Broadcasting
Sesame Street
Discovery Channel
Arts and Entertainment
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Ronald Reagan
Dan Quayle
Reagan
Quayle
Murphy Brown
Curfew wins support in New Orleans fight on youth crime
Marc H. Morial, mayor of New Orleans, defends the 17 under curfew law. He cites a 38 percent drop in juvenile crime during curfew hours after 60 days and a 14.6 percent fall in overall crime after 90 days. The program includes a Curfew Center, parent counseling, and expanded recreation through NORD with 41 camps and $1.8 million in federal grants.
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Morial
New Orleans
New Orleans Recreation Department
NORD
Ameri-Corps
Youth Action Corps
Write Congress Preserve Social Security
A letter urging readers to contact Sen. Tom Harkin Sen. Charles Grassley and Rep. Jim Nussle to reject Kerrey Danforth Medicare and Social Security reforms. It warns against higher Part A and B costs and loss of COLAs, urging voters to express their views to elected officials.
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Medicare
Kerrey/ Danforth
Congress
Tom Harkin
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C
Charles Grassley
Washington
D.C
Jim Nussle
U.S. House of Representatives
Janet L. Young
AARP
Shellsburg
Restaurants urged to add low fat choices for healthful eating
Kathy Phelps Hogan of Cedar Rapids urges restaurants to offer fat free dressings and low fat menu options. She cites lack of transparency over cheese marination and dessert trays and notes rising fat free product availability in grocery stores.
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Cedar Rapids
Cooking Light
Gazette letter submission guidelines
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only name and hometown will be published. Provide address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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rethinking welfare and the ethics of single parenthood
A reflective column argues for compassionate welfare reform focusing on poverty and opportunity. It recalls Mary and Joseph, notes the central role of money for child well being, and cautions against punitive cuts. The piece urges investments in day care education job training and healthcare to help families.
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God's Angels
Joseph
Washington
Heaven
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Dole
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