Rain forest project gains federal funding after years of effort
Iowa backers celebrate Senate passage of a bill attaching 50 million dollars to the Coralville rain forest project, a renamed Iowa Child initiative. Supporters cite tourism and economic benefits, while critics warn of pork politics. Funding aims to be debt-free and self-sustaining with emphasis on education and research.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Coralville Rain Forest
David Oman
Bob Ray
Grassley
Coralville
Election letters clash with abortion issue and cartoon backlash
Readers criticize the Gazette for omitting abortion from major issues coverage and condemn a Jan 19 Mallard cartoon as racist. They urge candidates to take stands, cite voting records on Iraq and veterans’ disability tax, and argue faith and morality in public life.
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the Gazette
Leach
Iraq
Cheney
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Congress
Chris Lehnertz
The
Martin Luther King Jr
Iowa
Mallard
Dan Coleman
Iowa City
Bush speech highlights two Americas clash in campaign rhetoric
President Bush framed a positive State of the Union focusing on economic growth, education, and seniors’ care while Democrats push a critique of tax cuts, job losses, and the No Child Left Behind law. The speech aimed to solidify incumbency advantage amid Democratic responses from Pelosi and Daschle.
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Bush
Republican Congress
White House
Howard Dean
John Kerry
New Hampshire
Herbert Hoover
Canada
Iraq
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Nancy Pelosi
Tom Daschle
Dean
Iowa
Letter writer mocks Santa as conservative parody
The piece notes Rep. Jim Leach as the conservative figure, citing support for Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America, balanced budgets, and term limits. It highlights votes in January and May that align with GOP positions, including leadership choices and tax cut changes, with more mixed actions in April and July.
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Santa
Jim Leach
Newt Gingrich
America
Leach
Tom DeLay
House
Zeal and Love in the Faithful Debate
A reader argues against religious zealotry using references to politics and rhetoric, while noting dangers of driving in Tama County where a sleep-deprived driver caused three deaths. The letter contends justice in America may fail to serve victims.
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Ronald W. Nickerson
Cedar Rapids
Tama County
America
David McCallum
Amish in the City sparks outrage over reality show concept
A Philadelphia Inquirer editorial condemns UPN proposed reality series Amish in the City. It argues inviting Amish teens to Rodeo Drive mocks their faith and risks promoting public mockery rather than meaningful entertainment. It contrasts with other shows that handle cultural clashes more respectfully.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
HBO
United Paramount Network
UPN
Rodeo Drive
Leslie Moonves
CBS
America
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Scott Swenson
Kim Hefley
Peg Schmitz
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Chuck Peters
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