Foster nomination clash prompts up or down vote debate
The Foster nomination as surgeon general sparked a partisan fight with filibuster tactics and political posturing. Opponents used abortion controversy to derail the process while supporters argued for a straightforward confirmation. The piece questions the lasting impact on Clinton's agenda and voters' memory.
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Henry Foster
C. Everett Koop
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Foster
White House
United States
Texas
Phil Gramm
Kansas
Bob Dole
Barbara Boxer
D.calif
Henry
Justice Burger’s Legacy Stirs Mixed National Reflections
A 1969 pick to Supreme Court chief justice Warren Burger sparked conservative hopes to curb liberal rights yet produced a mixed record. The piece notes Roe v. Wade, church-state rulings, and busing, and reflects on Burger’s integrity and independence after his 1986 retirement and death at 87.
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Earl Warren
U.S
Burger Court
Burger
Justice Burger
U.S. Senate
Henry Foster
Richard Nixon
Warren Burger
Clinton Nixon parallels in 1996 bid and party shifts
The piece compares Bill Clinton's 1996 path to Richard Nixon's 1972 campaign, noting shifts on Medicare and the budget. It cites Nixon's centerward moves, the silent majority, and the risk of a Democratic split while Clinton seeks cross party appeal to win a Senate and House influenced landscape.
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Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Clinton
Nixon
GOP
United States
China
Soviet Union
Congress
Edmund Muskie
Maine
New Hampshire
George McGovern
South Dakota
McGovern
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Senate
Rangel
Carp
Harlem
Ross Perot
Cedar Rapids NITE EXPRESS Emerald Knights on Tour
Cedar Rapids Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corp known as the NITE EXPRESS will tour nationally until mid August. They practice daily from 11 30 a m to night, finishing with 100 push ups in sun and heat. The Tournament of Drums at Kingston Stadium on July 1 offers a chance to support these 70 plus youths and a city that has backed the corps since 1938.
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Cedar Rapids Nite Express
Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corp
Tournament of Drums
Kingston Stadium
Cedar Rapids
Joseph C. Creep
Debate on League and Gazette motives in Cedar Rapids
Letters from Abbi Swanson and Philip Gervais defend the League of Women Voters stance on local government reforms. They praise nonpartisan study and civic participation while questioning aggressive petition tactics and past commissions. The Gazette commentary supports informing voters though aims to avoid bias.
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League of Women Voters
Cedar Rapids
Marion
League
P.T. Larson
The
Abbi Swanson
League of Women Voters of
Iowa
Mount Vernon
Roger
Serbousek
Philip Gervais
Gazette
Gazette invites public letters with full identification
The Gazette requests letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer’s full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number. anonymity is not allowed. 300 word limit. space subject to editing. address and contact details provided for submission.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
Retain God's place in nation's heritage critique
A reader argues for modernization beyond 1796 views, noting religious diversity in citizenship, separation of church and state, and public symbols. He contends Christians should adapt, while opposing forced religious displays and favoring tolerance as society moves toward the 21st century.
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