Federal funds for pregnancy resource centers accused of misleading women
The editorial argues that Bush era federal funding of pregnancy resource centers distorts medical facts to deter abortion. It cites a House report noting centers advertise as abortion services and mislead about risks such as breast cancer and suicide. It urges lawmakers to fund medicine, not myth, and warns against expanding abstinence programs.
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House Government Reform Committee
Pregnancy Aid
Federal
Compassion Capital Fund
United States
Iowa
Care
Bush NAACP speech spurs debate on Iraq and race
Dick Gregory questions Bush Iraq motive while praising a swift Voting Rights Act reauthorization. The NAACP audience, noting past tensions, prompts comparisons of outreach, race, poverty, and political strategy. The piece also critiques an editorial on stem cell research and frames moral policy choices.
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Iraq
Dick Gregory
Bush
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Gregory
Washington Convention Center
NAACP
Senate
Bruce Gordon
Verizon
Kanye West
Bush veto robs grandfather of hope for diabetes research
A reader laments President Bush vetoing Senate stem cell legislation, arguing the move endangers thousands of Americans with debilitating conditions. The letter paints the veto as a clash between protecting a few cells and improving quality of life for families with type 1 diabetes and related diseases.
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Bush
Senate
Stem cell research debate and abortion embryos in U S
Letter urging expansion of embryonic stem cell research, citing 400000 surplus embryos and support from JDRF. Criticizes Iowa ban and President Bush veto for hindering cures for cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, and other diseases. Language notes personal connection and hope for international progress.
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U.S
Iowa
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF
Alan B. Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Bush
Real Race Tracks vs Video Games Debate at Iowa City Track
Mike Furman argues in Iowa City that real race tracks are dying as newcomers turn to simulated racing. He notes beginner classes offer sub 900 dollar entries, and drivers gain real skill by sliding real cars, testing limits, and learning to finish races safely on track.
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Mike Furman
Iowa City
Ethanol deal questioned by Gazette critics
The July 16 Gazette questions the true value of ethanol citing two subsidies paid by all U.S. taxpayers and a 51 cent per gallon production subsidy. It contrasts claims from Iowa and Renewable Fuels associations with Cornell and Berkeley researchers who estimate energy input far exceeds output.
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U.S
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Renewable Fuels Association
David Pimental
Cornell University
Ted Patzek
Berkeley
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