Despot Prevention Amendment 50th anniversary critique
The piece marks the 50th anniversary of the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two terms and argues it should be repealed. It notes its origin after FDR, highlights how it could hinder future leaders, and critiques the electorate’s judgment as a reason for restraining power.
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Halleck
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
Gazette letter submission notice to readers
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include name address and daytime phone. only name and hometown appear in print. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via Fax or email at gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bush must convert bonhomie into a bottom line
In his debut address to Congress President Bush faces the task of turning initial warmth into concrete policy support. Polls show modest approval and demand for clear tax growth plans, with Democrats favoring targeted tax cuts. the challenge is to sell his program while addressing the national debt and lingering recession fears.
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al Gore
Bill Clinton
Bush
Clinton
Washington Post
ABC
Republican National Committee
Jim Gilmore
Washington
General Bonhomie
Language policy debate in Cedar Rapids letters page
Robert N. Mueller argues against Official English in Iowa and advocates stronger ESL programs like at Cleveland Elementary School in Cedar Rapids. He notes language is not the main unity issue, highlighting economic, age, education, and religion factors and cites Juan Gonzalez urging bilingualism and Spanish study in schools.
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Iowa
America
Cleveland
Cedar Rapids
Juan Gonzalez
Robert N. Mueller
San Jose light rail judged in light of Iowa context
A San Jose resident rebuts Tom Gilsenan's column on light rail, arguing that long transit times and limited ridership reduce appeal for Eastern Iowa. He cautions on cost, noting San Jose's 30-year tax hike while urging Iowans to weigh risks and benefits before expansion. The letter ends with a personal note from Robert J. Hansen in San Jose, California.
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Tom Gilsenan
San Jose
Santa Clara
San Francisco
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Point B
Waterloo
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn-Mar Bond Vote Urges Yes for K-8 Facility
Linn-Mar Community School District faces space shortages with elementary and middle schools during growth. The LIONS committee backs a proposed K-8 facility to share a roof, enable grade level teaming, and mentor programs. MEDCO also endorses the March 13 bond, arguing long term benefits for local workforce and business recruitment.
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Linn-Mar
Iowa
LIONS
Marion Economic Development Company
MEDCO
Thomas A. Barnes
Gazette Reforms Spark Debate Over Local Media Role
A reader praises The Gazette's plan to stop acting as a Chamber of Commerce mouthpiece and pushes for exposés on McLeodUSA fiber rights and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art cover-up. The note applauds democratic discourse and First Amendment values in local journalism.
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Chamber of Commerce
Renaissance Group
McLeodusa
America
Cedar Rapids
New Gazette
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