Iowa ERA debate shifts to simple “and women” phrase
The Iowa debate over the Equal Rights Amendment centers on adding the words and women to state rights language. Supporters push for passage in 1995 1996 with a 1998 voter referendum as a symbolic tie to a 1980 1992 ERA defeats. Opponents warn of changed social implications but concede a plain addition may be acceptable.
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60 Minutes grilled saints to probe Washington probes
A satirical piece argues that investigations cost public funds and suggests outsourcing the grilling of officials to 60 Minutes. It imagines Francis of Assisi sweating under the studio lights as examples of tough questioning illustrate how real probes might play out on TV.
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Mayhem thrives amid strongest gun laws
Wil Barbee of Sioux City, a private investigator in the legal services field, critiques Dick Woodward's gun control column. He argues that strict laws fail to curb violence, cites statistics on firearm use, and defends the Second Amendment as a safeguard against tyranny.
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Sioux City
Reader letter argues against minimum wage rise citing economic harm
Richard W. Stewart of Cedar Rapids critiques Labor Secretary Reich's minimum wage column. He argues higher wages reduce jobs, cites alleged studies, and asserts negative effects mainly on teens women families and minorities. He suggests education requirements for candidates instead of term limits.
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Robert Reich
Reich
Richard W. Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Shape Up Congress A Call for Budget Reform and Ethics
A reader from Clayton Walsh in Iowa City urges congressional spending cuts. Proposes trimming pensions and pay, ending lifetime Secret Service protection, eliminating gifts from lobbyists, and eliminating free health care for lawmakers. Calls for equal campaign spending limits and term limits, criticizing past presidents and urging accountability.
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A Lifetime of Greats Lighting Up Our Era
Cecile Fiala of Cedar Rapids reflectively notes how many remarkable talents define the time. She mentions the three tenors Carreras Domingo Pavarotti, conductor Zubin Mehta and athletes like Jordan Ryan Torvill Dean Aikman as exemplars who add dimension to life.
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O.J. Simpson
Michael Jordan
Nolan Ryan
Jayne Torvill
Christopher Dean
Troy Aikman
Go after the criminal not the tool
A guest column argues gun control focuses on the firearm rather than the operator. It cites a drop in accidental firearm deaths since 1930 and 1967, notes DOJ data that most violent crime is by repeat offenders, and urges targeting criminals through incarceration rather than restricting lawful ownership.
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Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Details
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business with edits and no return to sender. Include writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. 300 word limit per letter and one per writer every 30 days.
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Democrats Balk at Linn County Caucus Over School Funding
In Linn County on Saturday March 11 David W. Clancy reports that about two dozen Democrats attended an offyear caucus. State Rep. Richard Bunning lamented House Republicans’ lack of cooperation on school funding and other issues, blaming ambitious young Republicans for seeking higher office and favoring Gov. Branstad over addressing educational needs.
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Iowa
Road funds to be used for highways in HF133
The suit against Iowa over Road Use Tax Fund allocations has been filed. HF133 would reclaim over 38.5 million dollars in highway taxes and redirect funds to rebuild the highway system, with 12 billion dollars more needed over two decades. House members push to restore integrity and route revenues to roads.
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