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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2001
Page
4
Gazette editorial lauds President Bush for stressing immigrant contributions and a welcoming policy. It notes his Ellis Island ceremony recognizing 29 new citizens and cites that about 40 percent of Americans have ancestors from Ellis Island.
The piece analyzes how modern figures reveal plans in stages from hint to exploratory committees to formal candidacy. It cites Cal Ripken Jr and Iowa House Speaker Brent Siegrist as examples of multi step announcements aimed at boosting name recognition.
The 2010 report argues for lower tax rates and direct subsidies instead of hiding favors in codes. It warns current rates and deductions shrink growth, favors a two tax system, and notes opposition from anti-tax groups. It calls for constitutional amendments before reform. Tom Donelson of Marion cites concerns.
Karen Kubby of Iowa City argues the Gazette editorial on CHIP should not tie benefits to a fetus. She says prenatal care should focus on women who choose to carry to term to ensure embryo nutrition.
A reader urges rewording in a May 27 article by Andy Shaw about deaf or hard of hearing students. The letter argues D/HH students are not defined by disability and deserve equal treatment, noting interpreters aid communication and praising students' achievements without labeling.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will publish. Submit to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax 319-398-5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
In a Swisher letter, Glenn E. Chatfield argues that the core issue is society accepting homosexual behavior, not orientation, claiming activism forces schools to teach normalization, TV propaganda, hate crime laws, and civil unions while silencing opposition with charges of bigotry.
A Cedar Rapids writer laments the Veterans Memorial Commission plan to relocate the Eighth Avenue SW monument to a cement parking lot for the new baseball stadium, citing mournful memories of veterans and local families. He recalls supporters and two elderly women and Hoffman's wife in the effort to keep the memorial on the hill.
City workers pressed on through extreme heat and humidity from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. sorting garbage, handling recycling, and conducting road work. The community thanks them for keeping streets clean and daily life smooth despite oppressive conditions.
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