Pork stuffed voters and the price of seniority
The Baltimore Sun notes Rep. Jamie Whitten's record tenure in Congress and argues that long service and pork-barrel politics fail to deliver wealth to Mississippi and West Virginia. It contrasts Whitten with Carl Vinson, Hank Aaron, and senators Eastland, Stennis, Byrd, and Randolph, claiming seniority impedes mobility and per capita income.
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Theo Lippman Jr
Jamie Whitten
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Babe Ruth
Carl Vinson
Georgia
House
Congress
Frank Smith
Smith
Whitten
Hank Aaron
Aaron
House Appropriations Committee
Washington Post
James Eastland
John Stennis
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Wash
Ington
West Virginia
Robert Byrd
Appropriations Committee
Jennings Randolph
Appropriations
Byrd
West
Desperate plight of ex racing greyhounds seeks homes
Greyhounds are euthanized after racing ends, though they are intelligent affectionate and clean. The appeal lists contacts in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids for adoption and encourages readers to give these dogs loving homes. Gretchen A Hersman from West Branch endorses the plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Clinton backs by unions sparks party loyalty debate
The article recounts AFSCME and AFT backing Clinton over Harkin amid labor union tensions. Missouri AFL-CIO leader Duke McVey praises Harkin's stance but calls Clinton a better bet next fall, hinting at strain between labor and liberal donors.
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Clinton
Afscme
American Federation of Teachers
Missouri
Afl-Cio
Duke McVey
Harkin
Dukakis
McVey
Party of the Rich
AFT
Should Marion and Linn-Mar Merge School Districts
Local resident Peter Looney argues for merging Marion and Linn-Mar school districts to save costs and unify administration. He notes similar budgets and opposing town attitudes, urging a neutral review of buildings and student placement for better schooling.
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Marion
Marion Independent
Linn-Mar
Peter Looney
Fifth St
Abortion Endangers Civilization and Society
A 1992 reflection decries abortion as a threat to civilization. The writer notes personal milestones amid commemorations while arguing the ongoing legalization of abortion has created a brutal mindset and calls for ending abortion to preserve humanity and family life.
Fair tax increase call seeks across the board rise
Citizen Karla Hite-Cliburn argues against the city property tax proposal that would unevenly hit middle income homeowners. She urges a fair percentage increase for all residents to share debt costs, noting higher homes already pay more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karla Hite
Taxpayers face $450 million bill for sex education program
Alyda Roetman of Sheldon Iowa argues taxpayers fund a $450 million initiative to promote safe sex and distribute free condoms. She questions why the public bears the cost and calls for those engaging in behavior to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyda Roetman
Sheldon
Iowa
Community thanks for holiday support to Tanager Place Cedar Rapids
George Estle CEO of Tanager Place expresses gratitude to Cedar Rapids for gifts and donations that brightened the holidays for children with diverse backgrounds and special needs served by the home. He notes the generosity reflected in both personal and organizational giving and emphasizes the compassion shown by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanager Place
Cedar Rapids
George Estle
C St. SW
Righting English A historical snobbery prompts smackdown
The column targets literary snobs who push use of an historical. Art Heusinkveld champions a historical arguing the phrase is affectation and snobbery. The piece also clarifies correct usage of affect versus effect with a cave-like affect example.
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Carl Kane
Art Heusinkveld
Why sponsor education but not health care in public policy
A guest column questions public responsibility for services. It argues education funded by public resources while health care and transportation facilities raise debate about government roles and funding responsibilities.
Education versus health care as universal public policy
An Iowa City professor argues why the United States pursued universal education funding via land grants in the 18th and 19th centuries but not a universal health care system. He compares professionalism, funding, and public versus private roles, citing historic policy, modern medicine and education, and asking readers to rethink national mandates. Next Sunday promises further discussion.
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Midwest
Federal Supreme Court
State University Hospital
MecGuffey
American Medical Association
Bismarck
Union of South Africa
United States of America
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University of Iowa
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David Belgum
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