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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2001
Page
6
The Gazette decries Cedar Rapids Iowa City area hospital actions to stop publishing births effective Jan. 31. It argues birth notices foster community records, oppose lack of local discussion, and pledges to continue printing verified birth data from parents.
The December Purchasing Management Index drop sparked talk of its impact on the Fed rate cut. Experts note PMI indicates direction rather than activity and caution readers not to overinterpret the signal. Wells Fargo and Firstar officials offered context to Gazette readers.
Robert Reich analyzes Bill Clinton's eight years as a presidency marked by strong economic gains and low unemployment yet overshadowed by personal drama. He argues the public pursued politics as entertainment, focusing on scandals, impeachment and rhetoric rather than policy outcomes.
In a letter section, writers criticize a dove hunting bill as unpopular with most Iowans while noting broader calls for stronger regulations on mega hog operations the Gulf fishing dead zone and groundwater protection. The authors accuse lawmakers of chasing revenue and disruption over conservation.
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions must include writer’s full name, signature, full street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published and anonymous submissions are not allowed. Limit is 300 words per letter, one per writer per TM days.
Edith Belverstone of Cedar Rapids argues in favor of George W. Bush and against abortion rights and liberal politics. She criticizes clerical separation, calls for religious values in public life, and urges a four year test for the Bush administration amid inaugural protests.
M D Johnson of Martelle argues the mourning dove hunt should be decided by wildlife professionals using pure biological facts. He contends the Iowa DNR should set seasons only if science supports sustainable dove populations, avoiding emotion-driven policy.
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