Democrats lack jobs focus says reader letter
Coralville reader argues Democrats miss key issue of the economy and jobs and urges a candidate who will address unemployment. He cites Chris Jones and critiques Cal Thomas for comments on Jesus and politics, urging a liberal interpretation of Christ's teachings. Roger Steffen Cedar Rapids.
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Cal Thomas
Howard Dean
Jesus
God
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Iraq
Christ
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Media focus on popularity over issues in Iowa race
Jonna A Boelke of Marion criticizes Des Moines campaign coverage for prioritizing candidate sparring over stances on foreign policy education health care and the economy. She urges clearer disclosure of special interest backing and policies to help voters judge candidates by issue positions.
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Des Moines
Dean
Howard Dean
Enron
MCI
Jonna A. Boelke
Marion
Readers Demand Substance Over Praise in Letters to Editor
A reader criticizes a prior letter praising a Democratic candidate for vague rhetoric. The author questions when Democratic presidents issued tax rebates and notes receiving two rebates under George W. Bush. The letter ends by accusing supporters of preferring government aid for health care and schooling.
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Dean
America
George Bush
Children Thankful For Defeat Of Gambling Issue In Cedar Rapids
Richard J Hrvol states that low income families suffer when incomes fall due to taxes and fees and argues gambling profits harm children. He thanks voters who opposed the gambling measure and credits local businessman Peter Bezanson with rescuing the Paramount Theatre from demolition.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard J. Hrvol
the Gazette
Paramount Theatre
Peter Bezanson
Downtown Theater Won by Local Leader Becomes City Asset
Pete Bezanson and wife purchased the Lincoln Nebraska theater to keep it downtown as a permanent symphony home. Don Canney credits Bezanson with the remodeling and urges city ownership via hotel motel tax use. The Gazette’s top stories included the failed casino riverboat referendum and local economic development boosts in Linn County.
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Des Moines
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Symphony Board
Larrayne
Lincoln
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Symphony
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Linn County
Paul Pate
No Dice
Linn
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