Clinton Gore oil policy blamed for gas price spike
The piece argues Clinton Gore oppose market driven oil, linking policy to rising prices. It cites Al Gore's energy stance from Earth in the Balance, mentions environmental rules, tax plans, and FTC/EPA probes, and notes state gas tax changes and Kyoto implications. Tom Donelson is named as a writer.
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Clinton-Gore
Clinton
OPEC
Reagan
al Gore
Jonathan Adler
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Midwest
Adler
FTC
EPA
Tom Vilsack
Senate
Gore
Public Interest Institute
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Letters to the Gazette on Iowa job woes and returning workers
A reader who returned to Iowa after years away voices frustration that educated mid career ex Iowans struggle to find suitable work. They note wages under ten dollars an hour and ask for coverage of how Governor Vilsack’s efforts relate to the local labor market and age or experience barriers.
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Iowa
God talk sparks reader debate in Cedar Rapids letter page
Randall Vartabedian critiques Betty McCollister's July column on God's existence and humanism while defending biblical truth. He argues God matters, cites Romans and Ecclesiastes, and defends Bible-believing churches amid concerns about religion and society.
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Betty McCollister
God
McCollister
Randall Vartabedian
Cedar Rapids
Gazette editorial defends right to work in Iowa critique
The writer questions The Gazette's support for the so called right to work law arguing it would be inappropriate to promote such policies as border signs or a state motto. The piece contends the stance ignores issues like wages and public services and warns it harms progress.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Gazette Letters Policy Note on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It allows equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from readers in future publications.
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Gazette
What to call Americans in the United States
A reader group debates if Americans have a unique national name. Roy Oberholtzer questions a singular label for U S citizens while Richard Shillinglaw suggests Iowans as a state based identifier. The piece reflects on federalism and regional terms like Yankee and Damn Yankee.
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Roy Oberholtzer
United States of America
Richard Shillinglaw
Independence
Roy
Richard
Potomac
Federation
Budget surplus costs veterans and cuts care
The letter objects to federal budget surpluses funded by VA cuts. It cites reduced inpatient beds from five floors to 1 percent, shift to Des Moines, brief 10 minute visits, longer intervals between appointments, and a policy to direct emergencies to 911. It asks who benefits and warns veterans may lose promised benefits.
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Veterans Affairs Administration
Des Moines
Iowa City
Gazette letters welcome readers with 300 word limit
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax to 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mandate fair prescription coverage for all
Terri Nederhiser of Cedar Rapids urges Congress and presidential candidates to pass comprehensive universal prescription coverage. She cites rising drug costs, alleged manufacturer discrimination, and high profits in the pharmaceutical industry as harms to seniors and uninsured Americans, calling for government price negotiations and targeted aid.
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Forbes Magazine
United States
Congress
Terri Nederhiser
Cedar Rapids
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Marion
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Congressional
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