Iowa Senator Harkin Warns on Ethanol in Bush Cheney Campaign
Before Nov 7 Senator Tom Harkin argued that a Bush Cheney victory could end government support for corn ethanol as a gasoline additive. He noted campaign rhetoric differs from post election actions and urged Bush Cheney to show real ethanol backing. The piece contrasts campaign promises with Bush tax cut ambitions and GOP history.
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Tom Harkin
George W. Bush
Texas
Dick Cheney
Harkin
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Washington
E. Michael Myers
Bush-Cheney
Bush
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
Congress
Ronald Reagan
Soviet Union
Reagan
George H.W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Sen. Harkin
al Gore
It's just a game: lessons from two coaches' personal trials
Heartbreak colors a sports tale as Arizona coach Lute Olson loses wife Bobbi to ovarian cancer after 47 years of marriage while Utah coach Rick Majerus heals from heart surgery and tends to his ailing mother. The piece contrasts fame with family, noting the deeper bonds beyond court headlines.
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Arizona
Lute Olson
Bobbi
Utah
Rick Majerus
Olson
Iowa
Carver-Hawkeye
Lute
Iowa Link
Steve Alford
Majerus
Tom Davis
Iowa City
Chavez fate linked to truth over Mercado affair
Myriam Marquez argues Linda Chavez stepped down from Bush's Labor pick after admitting she knew Marta Mercado, an illegal immigrant living in Chavez's home, remained in the country. The piece links the episode to prior Zoe Baird and Kimba Wood controversies, criticizing hypocrisy and political calculations in conservative circles.
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Myriam Marquezinda Chavez
George W. Bush
Labor Department
Bush
Chavez
Marta Mercado
United States
Mercado
Linda
Tuesday Chavez
Zoe Baird
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Baird
Kimba Wood
United
Ronald Reagan
Civil Rights Commission
Washington
Maryland
Labor-Secretary
Labor Department Post
Zoe
Kimba
Linda Chavez
Letters to the Gazette: Supreme Court role and public policy
In response to Dec. 26 and Jan. 6 letters, the author questions the Supreme Court's activist role and its impact on democracy. They contend nine justices cannot replace the legislature, debate constitutional deconstruction, and defend public insights from UIHC data while shaping opinion.
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David M. Elderkin
U.S. Supreme Court
UIHC
Critics question Cedar Rapids crow control methods
Julie Ensminger of Marion blasts Cedar Rapids Animal Control for nailing crow carcasses to boards in Greene Square Park. She cites waste of taxpayer money, unused grape fogger, and neglect of vulnerable dogs facing exposure and hunger.
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Cedar Rapids
Animal Control
Julie Ensminger
Marion
Veterans Memorial Commission members urged to resign
Heath Bradley of Cedar Rapids criticizes newly appointed Don Maniccia and Sarah Else for acting without veteran input. He claims they blindly follow mayoral directives, urges immediate resignations and replacement with active, fully qualified veterans.
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Don Maniccia
Veterans Memorial Commission
Cedar Rapids
University of Clancey
Todd and
Hanson
Maniccia
Sarah Else
Memorial Commission
Else
Commission
Rep. Jim Nussle Turns Song and Dance in District
The article profiles Rep. Jim Nussle from Iowa's 2nd District noting his long running habit of song and dance in public. It highlights his musical exploits that predate his election and recounts district appearances and reception.
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Jim Nussle
Nussle
Gazette letter guidelines emphasize brief civic input
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published with the letter. Submissions go to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by FAX or email.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Controversy Over Bush Era Conduct Emerges
The remark laments praising a president who allegedly turns the White House into a stage for personal exploits while criticizing a Cabinet pick who aided an undocumented immigrant.
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White House
Oval Office
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