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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2001
Page
4
Gov Tom Vilsack endorses exempting federal tax rebates from Iowa income tax and urges Democrats to back the measure in the upcoming special session. The rebates, worth over 400 million dollars, aim to bolster a softening economy. taxing them could reduce economic stimulus.
The July 1 drop in Stafford loan rates from 8.19 percent to 5.99 percent lowers borrowing costs for undergraduates and graduates. Deferred payments fall to 5.39 percent, potentially saving a $16,000 loan over a decade by about $2,000, as Fed rate cuts precede a trend toward cheaper education financing.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for the accuracy of letters to the editor nor judge opinions. It notes that readers may offer corrections or contradictions and that such points will have equal opportunity for publication.
The Chicago Tribune editorial argues zero tolerance harms students by punishing minor incidents. It cites Lindsay Brown suspended for a found knife and other cases while noting declining youth violence yet rising expulsions. It urges nuanced discipline that weighs motive and consequences and preserves scholarships.
The piece argues against man made pollution driving climate change, noting water vapor as dominant and models failing to predict past and present weather. It cites satellite data, predicts limited impact from treaties, and warns of higher energy costs if a Kyoto style agreement passed.
The Gazette opens letters to the editor with a 300 word limit. Include name address and daytime phone. only name and hometown publish. One letter per writer every 30 days. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com with contact details.
The piece criticizes Governor Vilsack for depleting the Economic Emergency Fund from a 1998 surplus, vetoing budget cuts, and leaving Iowa with a projected deficit. It credits Republicans for debt reduction and cites a Wall Street Journal rating of F for fiscal recklessness.
A reader criticizes members of Congress for endless infighting and digging up dirt, urging them to focus on serving the people who elected them and to restore the nation’s past promise of progress.
Jim Wright argues Bush's image contrasts with policy, citing stalled clean air dates, tax cuts, and confrontational tactics. He urges a moderate, bipartisan approach modeled on Dwight D. Eisenhower, noting Democratic gains and public calls for compromise on energy and social issues.
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