Count on spunk not size in Iowa Congress
An op-ed notes Iowa once had 11 House seats and will soon lose one, but its delegation remains influential through committee work and targeted federal funding. It highlights Grassley Harkin Smith and others as key actors on Appropriations and national issues, with Smith as a powerful subcommittee chair.
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Congress
Iowa
U.S
House of Representatives
Charles Grassley
Tom Harkin
Neal Smith
Senate
House
Jim Leach
Tom Tauke
Sen
Grassley
Harkin
Smith
College of Cardinals
Washington
Appropriations
Rep
Lightfoot
Nagle
Black Hawk
Rep. Tauke
Sen. Harkin
Iowa’s House and Senate Members Drive State Influence in Congress
Professor Don Hadwiger notes the Iowa angle in national policy as lawmakers like Harkin Grassley Tauke and Grandy shape issues from groundwater to meat inspection and health care rural needs. Iowa’s delegation holds powerful subcommittees and claims broad success in securing state priorities amid partisan dynamics.
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Iowa
Rep. Grandy
Rep. Smith
Harkin
Tauke
Agriculture
Grandy
Dave Nagle
Leach
Local Newspaper Leadership Lineup Listed
J P Hladky Jr chairs the board with Dale Larson as general manager John Robertson serves as executive editor Jerry Elsen edits editorials and Dave Morris holds the mantle of managing editor in the organization.
Harkin Peace Dividend Should Focus on Debt Not Spending
The editorial questions Senator Harkin's plan to cut defense by 30 billion and split the windfall between debt retirement and new government programs. It argues debt reduction alone would lower interest costs, boost competitiveness, and urges devoting the entire dividend to reducing the deficit rather than expanding programs.
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Iowa
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Europe
Soviet Bloc
Bush Administration
U.S. Treasury
Bush administration eases stance after Beijing visit
The piece criticizes U S officials for praising China's lifting of martial law while expressing skepticism about genuine liberalization. It notes two high ranking visits to Beijing and suggests the army will stay to curb dissent and ensure stability, despite claims of normalcy.
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China
Beijing
Bush
Dan Quayle
Tiananmen Square
Wanda Tobin remembered as caring HACAP supporter
In a Cedar Rapids tribute Krystal Erbst of Fairfax recalls Wanda Tobin, a devoted mother who helped the needy through HACAP. She notes Wanda’s close family ties, her kindness to strangers, and the lasting impact of her friendship.
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Wanda Tobin
Cedar Rapids
HACAP
Wanda
Krystal Erbst
Fairfax
Husbands warned about beef stew in Jan column
A reader replies to Gus Schrader's January piece joking about compliments to wives on beef stew. The letter suggests the author’s wife is wiser than he appears and quips that he should buy her the record Eighties Ladies for a better New Year.
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Gus Schrader
Gus
Saints highway debate argues for trees over fuel burn
Rob Johnson criticizes the Avenue of the Saints project, claiming it raises pollution and lowers oxygen levels. He cites 1.5 million pounds of greenhouse gases per year and 6 million pounds of oxygen loss, urging tree planting and forest preservation to counter environmental harm. He warns against car-centered growth and urges public input to support greener steps.
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Iowa
Illinois
Rob Johnson
Jacolyn Dr
Developer eyes park and trees in Cedar Rapids project
Mish Gutz argues for wise land use around 40th Street and Mount Vernon Road SE, supporting Al Wells plans to develop Millcreek and the Meadows while preserving the area’s trees, urging neighbor input and balanced progress.
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40Th Street
Mount Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids
U S Should Be Cultivating Allies Opinion Letter
A reader praises Bob Mossberry for a Jan 9 Outlooks column on Panama and argues the United States should show genuine interest in Latin America. The writer contends past policy built on national security and material interests alienated Latin peoples and created anti American sentiment.
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Bob Mossberry
Panama
United States
North America
Latin America
Noriegas
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Public Works
Jim Lightfoot
Interior
Don F. Hadwiger
Iowa State University
Senate Appropriations
J.P. Hladky, Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky III
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
John Robertson
Jerry Elsen
Dave Morris
the Gazette
Detroit
al Wells
Millcreek
the Meadows
Wells
First Avenue SE
Bjornsen
Mish Gutz
Beaver Ridge
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