Gore says Bush should push bipartisan policy in Congress
The vice president argues Bush must call congressional leaders to pass widely supported health care and estate tax relief bills. He notes Congress, not the president, blocks action and suggests Bush could avoid a veto by not opposing bipartisan measures.
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Rangel Seen As Less Leftist On Trade and Business Ties
Rep. Charles Rangel, long known for liberal credentials, would lead the Ways and Means Committee if Democrats win the House. He argues for engaging business interests and supporting job training while pushing for human rights scrutiny in China.
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Would U S assistance do any good in Rwanda
Norman Luxenburg argues the United States bears mixed blame for Rwanda and argues subsequent policies reflect lessons from Somalia and Vietnam. He notes limited international will for military action and warns against expecting broad support for U S interventions across Africa while detailing historical ties and tensions with Belgian French influence.
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Abortion Rights Debate Prompts Reader Questions
A Cedar Rapids reader argues over when a fetus gains rights and how to balance with a newborn in terms of protection and legality. The letter cites cases of premature babies, potential exceptions for rape or danger to the mother, and urges responsible choices and thoughtful voting on the issue.
Cedar Rapids urged to reject river threatening road plans
A Linn County planning member urges the commission to veto two 2030 plan projects over river disruption. The Highway 100 extension would push traffic onto Collins Road near Rock Island Preserve while East Post Road would cross the Cedar River to Highway 30. Proponent cites Cedar River Corridor Master Plan and local quality of life.
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Letter on animal limit policy and animal welfare
Angela Brubaker-Lewis argues against arbitrary animal limits, urging fact gathering and humane goals. She notes past task force rejection of limits, links animal mistreatment to human harm, and supports spay neuter and better care to reduce euthanasia.
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Angela Brubaker-Lewis
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number for verification. addresses are not published. Letters must be under 300 words, one per writer every 30 days. Column length limit about 700 words.
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Opponents dissect Bluestein dump plans in July open meeting
A reader voice blasts Bluestein’s nine member board for prioritizing costs over public backlash on a new waste incinerator. He cites proposed figures from 40 to 50 million dollars versus 280 million for other local developments, urging a shift to modern waste diversion methods and criticizing officials for ignoring residents.
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