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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1999
Page
9
Gazette columns warn a federal magistrate allowing secret prison testimonies could erode the right to face one's accuser. They question whether safety concerns justify overriding constitutional protections and urge vigilance against shrinking personal liberties.
The University of Iowa’s International Writing Program enters a one year hiatus leaving the Writers Workshop intact. Administrators face a gap with no director and minimal infrastructure as they seek a new program leader, risking international prestige and future arrivals from around the world.
Thomas Donelson argues for voting yes on two Iowa amendments June 29 to cap tax hikes and spending, claiming constitutional limits foster growth, liberty, and budget surpluses. He cites Delaware as a model of tax restraint and notes current Iowa tax burden and debts.
Darrell M. Walters Sr. of Cedar Rapids urges Iowans to reject two proposed constitutional amendments, arguing the language is unclear and the moves are driven by wealthy interests. He warns of low turnout due to June timing and calls for voting against changes seen as undermining one person one vote and democratic processes.
Two amendments appear on the June 29 ballot in Iowa. One would cap state spending at 99 percent of revenue, while the other would require a 60 percent approval by both houses to raise revenue via taxes.
Carl P. Leubsdorf surveys why front runners must engage Iowa and New Hampshire, noting past wins and setbacks. The piece highlights risks of bypassing either state, examples from 1976 to 1996, and the tension over funding and early campaigning.
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