Battle over surplus tests Congress mettle and ethics
The editorial questions whether Congress and the president should spend a projected federal surplus or use it to reduce the national debt. It condemns token tax cuts and argues for addressing the deficit and debt rather than expanding government programs. It warns political considerations may tempt disposal of the surplus for short-term gains.
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Congress
Washington
Bill Archer
House
Ways and Means
Gebrselassie shatters 10K world record in Hengelo
In Hengelo Netherlands last Monday Halle Gebrselassie of Ethiopia ran 26:22.7 for 10,000 meters, shaving five seconds from Paul Tergat’s Brussels mark. He averaged about 4:13 per mile, noting Americans rarely win this event and praising pace-setters from Ethiopia.
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Hengelo
Netherlands
Halle Gebrselassie
Ethiopia
Kenya
Paul Tergat
Brussels
Belgium
Gebrselassie
Atlanta
Runner's World Daily
United States
Billy Mills
Finland
Holding pen and water tanks shape learning and leadership
A Cedar Rapids educator recalls cattle sorting as a metaphor for schooling. He notes timing, consensus, and readiness govern change and that summer and school calendars act as holding pens guiding students to the next level. He treats education as selective, patient human sorting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vere Wyomeeuwe
Garden dedication at Noelridge Park honors foster children
Letter from the Iowa Citizen Foster Care Review Boards thanks Mayor Lee Clancey Parks Commissioner Dale Todd and staff for the Noelridge Park flower garden created by children. Plants recall children and carry a plaque urging adoption and care for all community children awaiting homes.
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Iowa
Linn County
Lee Clancey
Dale Todd
Noelridge Park
Sweet William
Joseph
Greenhouse
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Holly
William
Married to the farm sparks mixed reactions from readers
Readers debate farm life in a letter criticizing a profile of a farm wife. Donna M. Carlson argues the wife should adapt, while others defend rural hardship, coverage of tractor work, chores, and the long hours on a farming lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrow
Tom
Harry
Donna M. Carlson
Cedar Rapids
Telemarketing Out of Control Says Local Reader
Gary L. Roberts of Toddville argues that phone directories harm customers by letting marketers reach them anytime. He calls for legislation to curb intrusive telemarketing and protect unlisted numbers regardless of job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom, Dick
Harry
Gary L. Roberts
Toddville
Gazette letter submission guidelines announced
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer name and hometown will publish. Submissions can be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or sent via FAX or email.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Late night weather drift and sleep tips
A relaxation ritual suggests watching a familiar late night weather forecast with muted sound, then imagining pleasant memories to induce sleep. If insomnia persists a joking note mentions listening to Al Gore speeches, with a warning to have a standby person to shut off the TV.
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al Gore
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