House and Senate Show Checks and Balances on Capitol Hill
Editorial contrasts the two chambers as the House races frenetically while the Senate moves languidly between recess. It notes Republicans push for quick action, while Senate moderates reflect longer-term planning under a 1996 electoral backdrop. It cites Ross K. Baker's view on Madisonian balance and the Contract with America dynamics.
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Robert Byrd
D-Va
House
Ross K. Baker
Rutgers University
The
New York Times
James Madison
Senate
Too many calories little exercise cited by Time cover
The article notes rising American weight trends with Time’s Girth of a Nation and a Harris poll showing 71 percent overweight per chart norms, not necessarily obese. It urges consulting physicians for diet and exercise plans to address weight concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time Magazine
Louis Harris
Harris
Journal of the American Medical Association
Mixed feelings on Cedar Rapids school levy vote March 7
Readers argue for and against a Cedar Rapids School District instructional support levy aimed at funding current programs and technology. Supporters praise improved education and local economic prospects, while opponents warn of higher taxes and fiscal mismanagement.
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Cedar Rapids
Law to curb IPP energy risk in Iowa risks higher bills
Tom Snyder argues a subcommittee bill to cut PURPA payments to independent power providers would halt wind and solar growth in Iowa. He warns without 6 cent per kilowatt income IPPs, investment in renewables declines and electric costs rise as old plants are replaced. Snyder, president of the Iowa Renewable Energy Association, cites national IPP use and calls readers to contact their state senator.
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Tom
Ipps
California
Iowa
Sibley
Spirit Lake
Nevada
Missouri
Iowa Senate
Becomino
Senate Commerce Committee
Tom Snyder
Dyersville
Iowa Renewable Energy Association
Readers defend responsible fathers in custody support debate
L Cooley of Cedar Rapids argues against punishing fathers who work and pay support. She cites her husband who faced arrears after job loss and state increases, notes remarriage and a second family, and urges recognition of responsible payers who stay involved. She warns harsh measures may push families to welfare.
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Cedar Rapids
Public safety praise letter highlights dispatchers and teamwork
A reader commends local dispatchers and emergency responders for their teamwork and lifesaving role. She notes the 911 system, shares personal experiences with a scanner, and urges precise author identification in letters to avoid misattribution.
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
U.S. House
Capitol Hill
Bob Dole
America
GOP
Baker
Gron
United States
Clark E. McLeod
Penny Whitters
Citizens For
Gazette
J.E. Sears
Roger Commission
Robert T. Olson
Roger and
Joyce Schreder
L. Cooley
Donna Abraham
John Smith
Donna L. Abraham
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