Missouri riverboat gambling boats face Supreme Court ruling
Missouri boats moored away from main river channels face a constitutional ban on games of chance not on navigable water. The ruling jeopardizes 10 Kansas City and St Louis permits, leaving only noncasino games like blackjack and video poker allowed.
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Clinton Faces Congress In Mixed Year Of Wins And Setbacks
A Congressional Quarterly review finds Bill Clinton won 53.6 percent of roll calls where he took a stand, up from 1995 but down from 1996. Moderation and bipartisan budget balancing aided gains, while the State of the Union may hint at future aggressiveness. The lame duck presidency faces mixed momentum.
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Iowa
Kyoto Convention offers chance for U S leadership in climate
Jozef Figa argues the Kyoto Convention is a compromise that can advance global climate action and American leadership. He notes EU and Japan targets, critiques anti Kyoto lobbying, cites recent warming trends and economic impacts, and urges ratification with emphasis on technology and international cooperation.
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High irony in Gore trip to Kyoto conference
A reader questions Vice President Al Gore's trip to Japan for the Kyoto conference, noting his jet fuel use and denouncing fossil fuels while attending. A second letter criticizes the newspaper for displaying graphic casualty photos, urging more compassion for victims and families.
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Mourning Doves Nest Near McGregor Draws Plea
John W. Bell of Cedar Rapids argues for continued protection of mourning doves nesting under a house by the Mississippi in McGregor. He recalls their friendly behavior and seeks protection despite calls to hunt or gun the birds.
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McGregor
Gun owners push back against gun control letter
Wilson Swarts of Cedar Rapids defends gun ownership as a constitutional right and attacks liberals, calling critics gunphobes. He asserts 200 million owners have not committed crimes and questions court rulings and city restrictions, urging opposition to gun restrictions.
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Wilson Swarts
Cedar Rapids
Gazette letter policy requests author details for publication
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name, street address, and daytime phone number. Only the writer's name and hometown will be published. Submissions can be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent by fax or email using the provided contact details.
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Katie Schwartzhoff
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Expands Trail Network Attracts Workforce
Jim Wing of Cedar Rapids applauds the city for miles of paved trails enhancing recreation and transportation. Trails bolster tourism and economic growth and may boost the young workforce. he plans to vote yes on a recreation sales tax option.
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Cedar Rapids
Ski helmet use urged after ski tragedies
Kay E Graber of Iowa reports that helmets are available with prices from 80 to 300 dollars. A new helmet to be shown in March aims to sell around 100 dollars and allow wind to hit the face with ears free, addressing why many skiers avoid helmets.
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