Camera focus debate on C-SPAN coverage of the House
The Gazette argues Pelosi may reject broader camera use in the House to preserve dignity and decorum. It recalls past edits under O Neill, questions camera bias, and defends C-SPAN as a national treasure while urging objective coverage.
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C-Span
U.S. House
Thomas “Tip
O'Neill
O’neill
Senate
Attacks on Wal-Mart won’t help Democratic candidates
Quinnipiac polls in Ohio and Florida show three quarters of voters say attacks on Wal-Mart don’t affect voting. Among those who say it matters, independents and others lean against candidates who target the retailer, seen as a positive local and national force by most voters. Peter A. Brown notes many Democrats have used Wal-Mart as a campaign prop.
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Ohio
Florida
Wal-Mart
Quinnipiac University
Hillary Clinton
New York
Barack Obama
Illinois
Wal- Mart
Quinnipiac
Defending Planned Parenthood inexcusable
Syndicated columnist Mary Sanchez argues against abortion by citing her Catholic upbringing yet asserts Planned Parenthood promotes abortion. The writer challenges her stance, cites politicians like Tom Harkin and Tom Vilsack, and questions the link between faith, politics, and abortion rights.
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Mary Sanchez
John F. Kennedy
Sanchez
Planned Parenthood
Christ
Church
Tom Harkin
Tom Vilsack
Wilsack
Letters React To Ellison Quran Oath Debate In Congress
Cedar Rapids letter writer rebuts a Jan 4 stance on Keith Ellison using the Quran for his oath. He argues the Quran reflects Islamic belief rather than opposing the U.S. Constitution and notes Allah means God in Arabic used by Arabic Christians. He questions critics who equate the oath with Mein Kampf and mocks claims lacking facts.
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U.S
Ellison
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
James Madison
Keith Ellison
Allah
God
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Jesus
Congress
Adolph Hitler
Farm Bureau urges scrutiny of school tax plan
Linn County Farm Bureau backs the Schaaf Infrastructure Local Option Tax citing benefits to rural schools and potential property tax relief. It warns that campaign pledges must be fulfilled and urges residents to question school boards about funding plans and written assurances.
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Linn County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Board
Linn County
Jim Lensch
Constitution ties to Quran and Bible in political debate
A letter argues that constitution inspiration may cross religious lines and criticizes an anti Islam and anti Congress member piece as anti American and anti Christian. The writer claims allegiance to the Bible conflicts with American law due to historical practices like slavery and gender inequality.
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Keith Ellison
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