Voters urged to have candidates take political awareness test
The Gazette notes Iowa congressional and state candidates received the 2004 National Political Awareness Test from Project Vote Smart. The deadline to return is August 4. Past return rates show declines from 1992 to 2002, prompting calls for higher participation.
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Politicians urged to complete National Political Awareness Test
The National Political Awareness Test reveals candidates positions on key Iowa and national issues. Website Vote Smart hosts test results with biographical data and contributions, while some leaders warn it may limit campaign messaging and expose candidates to opposition research.
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Readers defend tragedy examples in reporting and museum hopes
A June 18 letter urges cautious use of tragic accidents to inform parents about real dangers, while a June 21 Gazette note praises the University of Iowa museum and commends leaders for keeping Macbride Hall open. Corinne Duvall Wellman and Lora Kies Vinton share their support.
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University
Willard Boyd
Corinne Duvall Wellman
Iowa values questioned by voter about Rep Leach vote
A letter from Iowa City reader Peter Hansen questions Rep Jim Leach’s votes in Congress amid Iraq troop funding and tax changes. Hansen urges voting for Dave Franker in the 2nd District, arguing Franker will support troops and act in line with Iowa values.
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Iowa City
Scenic Byway on Iowa 64 East of Anamosa
Ron Andreesen of Center Junction condemns Iowa 64 east of Anamosa as the worst road, labeling it a harmful scenic byway with debris and potholes. He urges repairs, noting hazards worsen in rain and proposing barren improvements such as hovercraft use for waterlogged segments.
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Iran Enrichment Capabilities Threaten Nonproliferation
Brent Scowcroft warns that Iran's admitted steps toward uranium enrichment undermine the nonproliferation regime. He urges a united front by the US Britain France and Germany to offer nuclear cooperation in exchange for forbidding enrichment, with sanctions if Iran rejects the pact. The piece argues Brazil’s similar move must be addressed to deter broader proliferation and protect regional stability.
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