Chamber regaining voice urges bold local positions
The Gazette editorial urges the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce to take clear stands on public issues again. It notes past battles over a library move and recent hesitancy, highlighting new president James Griffin's push for leadership and courage in local policy debates.
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Letters Attack on Vilsack and Iowa Values Fund Debate
The letter condemns Rep. Jeff Elgin for criticizing Gov. Tom Vilsack during his vice presidential consideration and defends the Iowa Values Fund. It argues Republicans push tax cuts for the wealthy at education expense and cites Elgin's funding votes. The piece includes broader political commentary on Reagan era policies, Saddam rhetoric, and Grassley tobacco regulation views, concluding with a call to read Clinton’s 1998 address. April Renee Errico Toronto
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Trust a madman or defend America w amidst war debate
The piece defends the Iraq War rationale, citing Saddam’s alleged WMD programs and CIA assessments. It argues postwar revelations do not negate the initial justification, noting Kay’s view that Saddam believed he possessed weapons and that inaction would have been worse. It cites Bush saying, Either trust a madman or defend America.
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Cassini Saturn Flyby Opens Vast Solar System Vista
The editorial highlights Cassini Huygens arriving at Saturn with a 3.3 billion dollar multi nation mission. It notes Cassini's 95 minute ascent through rings and 80 minute radio delay, plus Huygens probe to Titan and stunning ring images and Phoebe as a possible captured asteroid.
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