Wertheimerism and the ethics frenzy in Washington
James Glassman argues the so called ethics crisis around Wright and Coelho is exaggerated. He blames Wertheimer and Common Cause for turning ethics into a national fixation that distracts from real governance and Compare past and present Congress practices. He warns the obsession benefits the press and politics more than public service.
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Jim Wright
Tony Coelho
Coelho
Washington
Common Cause
Fred Wertheimer
Clerk of the House
Secretary of the Senate
FEC
SEC
Congress
S&ls
S&l
Nicaragua
Wertheimer
America
NASA
NIH
National Association of Clamdiggers
Banking Committee
Rotary's 75 Years of Service in Cedar Rapids
In 1914 Cedar Rapids welcomed Rotary Club No 118 as the fourth Iowa club. John B Gordon and Luther Brewer led formation with 48 founders. The charter was approved on April 6 1914, marking a lasting emphasis on community service including band uniforms scholarships milk programs Camp Wapsier Christmas aid and Polio Plus efforts.
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Europe
Cedar Rapids
Louis Roth
George W. Clarke
Charles D. Huston
J.J. McConnell
Abbie S. Abbott
Washington
Community Chest
Rotary Club of
Rotary
Chicago
Paul Harris
Iowa
Des Moines
Davenport
Sioux City
John B. Gordon
Luther Brewer
Montrose Hotel
E.C. Allen
S.G. Armstrong
L.A. Brewer
John W. Barry
E.R. Burkhalter
A.E. Chase
B.B. Currell
E.B. Cameron
C.A. Dieman
W.M. Deacon
F.C. Fisher
John B
Camp Wapsier
Irresponsible Tillage Sparking Soil Erosion Fines Sought
A reader laments rage of runoff and five 10 foot rivers in a Kalona area field during a storm. The writer condemns the farmer for neglecting grass waterways and calls for heavy fines and government action to protect soil and prevent Gulf of Mexico pollution.
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Kalona
Highway 1
Barbara
Midwest
Gulf of Mexico
Harkin accused of ethics flip as Tauke touts donations
Iowa City reader Brian D. Miller argues that Senator Tom Harkin's ethics stance shifts to politics as he faced reelection against Rep. Tom Tauke. The letter claims Harkin pocketed hundreds of thousands in speech honoraria, while Tauke donated such fees to charity.
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Iowa
Johnny Come
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Senate
Tom Tauke
Tauke
Brian D. Miller
Iowa City
Embarrassment Over Local Politics and School Curricula
Readers vent about Cedar Rapids officials, alleged lenient discipline for a detective and officers, and worries at the University of Iowa over curriculum changes tied to student athletes. Letters criticize Jaeger labeling and discuss academic standards and athletics.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert Jaeger
Canney
Jaeger
Martin L. Ross
15Th Ave
University of Iowa
Brian Tanner
Brockman Ave
Marion
License plate refund dispute cited by Hiawatha resident
Nelda Quigley of Hiawatha complains after surrendering plates and registration for a pickup and requesting a refund. She notes a neighbor received a refund after selling her car while Quigley was told 30 days to transfer and no refund. Rich Running is commended for attempting to help.
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Transportation Department
Rich Running
Nelda Quigley
Hiawatha
Linn-Mar Marion merger sparks student concern over single high school
Pam Siefer of Marion asks why Linn-Mar considers merging amid growing housing and high school parking woes, voicing opposition to a plan she says lacks clear explanations and voting information.
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Linn-Mar
Marion
Mixed feelings on abortion debate across moral lines
The writer outlines pro life and pro choice stances, noting legality and personal responsibility. They acknowledge rape as a potential legal exception but worry illegal abortion could drive women to dangerous back alley methods. The piece calls for careful reflection on a complex moral climate.
Correct plural forms of stadium in Webster’s guide
A reader responds to the May 28 letter To the stadia arguing the proper plural is stadia or stadiums. The letter from Mary Herb of Marion presents the postal address 1460 Meadowview Dr. as the source of the inquiry.
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Mary Herb
Meadowview Dr
Marion
Right Carl Kane Story Highlights Kissing Fans and Tables
A collage of notes on a college commencement and odd ad copy includes a mistaken Summa cum laude claim, a playful fan pun, and a folding table sale. Reader confusion over measurements and timing follows a deer collision report.
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Carl Kane
John
Matt
Mary Kaye Butchers
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Wright
Ethics Committee
House
Honoraria
Powell
Ted Stevens
Alaska
Daniel Webster
Second Bank of the United States
Senate Finance Committee
Webster
Nicholas Biddle
James Glassman
Roll Call
The
Washington Post
Adam Clayton Powell
Harold F. Ewoldt
Pam Siefer
Willowood Ave
Kac Ume
Sears
John Meyer
Calmar
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