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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1995
Page
4
The Iowa governor’s plan centers on tax cuts, incentives for industry, and shifting property tax costs. While the goals are broadly reasonable, observers disagree on which incentives to enact and how to preserve a cash reserve for postponed projects.
The piece notes Democrat Tom Harkin and Joseph Lieberman proposed weakening filibuster power to require 60 votes for cloture. With 47 Democrats, only 19 supported the proposal, suggesting opposition to limiting minority leverage when in the minority.
The piece argues the Republican coalition healed its internal rifts after the Contract With America, aided by Christian Coalition head Ralph Reed. It warns the alliance risks backlash if religion is seen as mere supply side wealth, citing historical religious conflicts and modern violence connected to abortion protests.
A reader urges fair treatment of the Catholic Church amid coverage of a clinic killings case. The writer condemns murder while arguing against media generalizations about Catholics and clergy and notes that bad actors exist in all faiths.
Carla Bennett of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals argues for humane stewardship of animals rather than domination. She notes choosing cruelty-free products, avoiding fur and zoos, and reducing animal product use as a moral stance, not seeking rights or votes for animals.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but reserves right to edit and not return material. Clear author identity required with full name address and daytime phone. no anonymity. 300 word limit for letters. one per writer per 30 days. column length about 700 words. submission avenues include mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 fax 319 398 5846 and email options listed.
Larry E. Moser promotes bonds described as patriotic and worthy with an 18 year maturity from Cedar Rapids, urging investment in a long term debt issue.
A January 5 letter argues that guns defend citizens from government overreach. The writer cites firearm use for self defense and notes incidents chronicled by The Rifleman, a National Rifle Association publication, while questioning media coverage and referencing Wayne La Pierre.
Marilyn Hinkhouse questions a phrase from H Allen Smith and Douglas MacLeod argues weather reports should use average instead of normal. The exchange centers on meaning of Portis on the fran nis and the idea of a true normal versus average in temperature reporting.
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