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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2002
Page
4
Gazette editorial argues against alarm at first month sales tax receipts in Linn County. It notes Cedar Rapids and other towns will benefit from pool repairs, road work, and municipal projects, while urging patience as revenues normalize and praising pay-as-you-go funding over bonds.
The piece urges Gov. Tom Vilsack to sign a bill requiring information on alternatives before abortion. It notes House passage 70 28 and Senate likelihood, contrasts with earlier vetoes of 24 hour waiting periods, and argues the legislature should move on to other matters.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com
Rich Dana of the Iowa Renewable Energy Association and Steve Clemmer of the Union of Concerned Scientists advocate a national 20 percent renewable energy standard by 2020. They argue wind and solar can meet growth, reducing pollution and boosting local economies, with Iowa benefiting from new investments and job increases.
The letter attacks Stanton Glantz's California study on smoking bans claiming biased data and misinterpretation. It contrasts with a Northwestern University critique labeling the report propaganda, urging CAFE to verify sources before promoting bans in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
A reader criticizes the University of Iowa decision to name the College of Medicine after the Carver family. They call it a quid pro quo for prestige, arguing donations should honor scientific breakthroughs or humanitarian work, not cash contributions, and urge the university to seek donor credit without tying names to buildings.
An Akron Beacon Journal editorial argues the Bush administration activated a Cold War era Continuity of Operations plan after Sept. 11, sending up to 150 officials to secure bunkers. It notes Cheney’s secret relocations, questions Congress’ awareness, and urges better notification and revised survivability procedures.
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