Gambling fees need new revenue sources in Iowa
The editorial argues Iowa must find alternative revenue streams as gambling pours millions into the state general fund. It notes legislative reluctance to expand gambling, cites expert Nelson Rose on gambling cycles, and warns that overburdening the industry could threaten its survival.
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General Fund
Benton County
Iowa Gaming and Racing Commission
Iowa
General Assembly
Terry Branstad
Associated Press
California
I. Nelson Rose
Whittier Law School
Costa Mesa
Calif
Nevada
Atlantic City
Rose
Congress Should Quit Its Mandate Mania
An opinion critique of federal mandates on transportation safety. It argues the Senate uses threats to cut highway funds to coerce states on alcohol limits open containers and seat belt laws, while praising safety education and lamenting top‑down control. The piece quotes Reagan’s line and questions federal overreach.
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Ronald Reagan
United States Senate
Senate
Uncle Sam
Washington
Congress
Iowa
Brock apology confusion surrounds Lewinsky letter
The Esquire letter by David Brock avoids the words apology yet networks label it an apology. The piece traces Brock's career from Anita Hill to Troopergate, noting mixed motives, evolving political stances, and reactions from allies and foes.
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Bill Clinton
Ken Starr
Monica Lewinsky
David Brock
Clinton
White House
Brock
Esquire
Gov. Clinton
Arkansas
American Spectator
Laura Ingraham
CBS
David
Anita Hill
Clarence Thomas
New York Times Review
David Horowitz
The
Center For the Study of Popular Culture
Horowitz
Rich Tafel
Log Cabin Republicans
GOP
Tafel
Veterans Memorial Coliseum Flame Request Letter
Cedar Rapids reader urges local option tax funds to restore the Freedom Flame atop the Veterans Memorial Coliseum and repair its exterior after decades of promises. The letter from Pat Holmquist presses for timely action on the long delayed project.
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Pat Holmquist
Cedar Rapids
Lowering the legal blood alcohol limit to .08 supported
Michelle Smothers of Cedar Rapids argues for reducing the legal blood alcohol content from .10 to .08. She warns many can't gauge impairment and urges designated drivers to prevent drunks from driving.
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy nor judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers to be published in future issues.
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Gazette
Advertising wordplay and misused terms spark debate
A critique of advertising language highlights mischosen words in marketing campaigns. Examples include sewist versus sewer, Everyday versus every day, and Think Different versus differently, showing how look and sound influence slogans and mislead audiences.
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Sewist
Boeing
Mary
Toyota
Apple Computer
Apple
Questioning Federal Smoking Statistics
A reader urges reporters to verify government figures on teen smoking. He cites 3,000 youths per day, questions annual totals, and argues that unverified numbers undermine anti smoking efforts and public trust. He writes from Cedar Rapids and calls for authentic data from credible sources.
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Bill Clinton
Gazette invites letters to the editor and contact details
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via FAX 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Hill
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Rorey
Aaa
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Mary Grimm
Carl Kane
Free Lance
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