CIA covert action to topple Saddam raises regional risk
Washington Post reports President Bush directed the CIA to plan a covert effort to remove Saddam Hussein. Critics warn the move could backfire, undermine regional stability, and invite disaster without a ready democratic successor or allied groundwork.
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Ethics Amendment tests Iowa GOP control of first in nation status
The Cedar Rapids convention faces a vote on an Ethics Amendment to bar State Central Committee members from paid campaign roles or endorsing in primaries. Critics say money has corrupted Iowa politics, risking its first in the nation caucus status. Gary L. Geipel of the Hudson Institute provides perspective.
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Indianapolis
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Attitude on Tips From a Small Town Server
A waitress describes not penalizing non tippers while focusing on customer care. She notes every customer deserves respectful service even when wait times rise and kitchen orders pile up. Gratitude comes from repeat visits and referrals, not tip size.
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Jennifer
Do We Need an American KGB in Homeland Security
Sen. Tom Harkin questions the rush to create a vast Homeland Security system arguing it could become a bloated fourth branch of government. The piece critiques centralized internal affairs and warns future presidents may grant excess power to the CIA and FBI.
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Libya
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Gazette Letters Policy Note
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy and offers equal opportunity for contradictions or corrections from readers. It clarifies the editor does not endorse opinions and letters are subject to publication at the editor's discretion.
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Reader Plea on Flood Dangers After Tragic Death
Carol Caldwell of Marion urges newspapers to warn children about rushing flood waters after a Wisconsin incident where a youth drowned near a culvert. She cites the danger of high flood waters and asks parents to exercise caution and avoid sensationalizing swimming scenes.
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Wisconsin
Carol Caldwell
Marion
Readers debategun rights in a June letter
A letter argues that the Second Amendment protects individual rights and rejects gun-control positions. It cites the October 2001 Emerson ruling that protects individuals regardless of militia membership and condemns anti-gun arguments as baseless.
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Ashcroft
U.S
U.S. Vs
Emerson
Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
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Farm bill cost breakdown prompts funding emphasis debate
A Grassley office briefing on a new farm bill shows ten year totals of 457 757 million dollars, with food stamps at 251 909 million (55 percent) and commodity support at 117 639 million (26 percent). The reader questions whether media focus should include all programs beyond farm payments and whether the bill should be called a food stamp bill.
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Chuck Grassley
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