Bush shifts on emissions pledges amid warming debate
The editorial argues President Bush reversed his carbon policy, backing stricter power-plant emissions while acknowledging reality. It cites energy costs, fuel shifts, and IPCC report tensions with scientists like John Christy, concluding the move makes sense given current facts and uncertain climate projections.
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George W. Bush
Bush
United Nations Intergovern
Christy
London
Imperial College
Nature
The Gazette Letter Policy and Contact Details
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include name hometown street address and daytime phone. Publication will print name and hometown only. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or use FAX or email per the notice.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ganedh
Hyiows
Bush tax plan versus Kennedy ideals
Theodore C Sorensen argues that the Bush tax cut misquotes and misuses John F Kennedy's legacy. He contrasts Kennedy’s tax reform with Bush proposals, noting Kennedy sought broader benefits and warned against tax cuts for the wealthy while supporting deficits restraint. Sorensen urges President Bush to stop invoking Kennedy and defends Kennedy era fiscal principles.
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Theodore C. Sorensen
John F. Kennedy
Bush
Connecticut
Kennedy
John Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Pentagon
Newt Gingrich
Robin Hood
President Bush
New York
Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services
Understanding Baby Chelsea cases teen mother and justice
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for empathy for a teenage mother tied to Baby Chelsea's death. They question bail, call for counseling and support, and seek truth about the father and circumstances without harsh punishment.
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Chelsea
March 4 Opinion Page Sparks Debate Over Harsh Letter
A reader criticizes a March 4 letter that attacked a former president with terms like disgusting creep and sleazy and corrupt. The writer condemns the choice of inflammatory language while praising a second letter for thoughtful argument.
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Nixon
Gazette
Jane Fonda Donations Draw Vet Sponsorship Debate
A reader from Vietnam era service questions Jane Fonda's reported donation to Harvard University, arguing funds would better aid veterans groups such as Disabled American Veterans and Friends of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The letter reflects veteran perspectives on philanthropy and patriotism.
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Jane Fonda
Harvard University
Fonda
Friends of Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Tom Witte
U.S. Army
HHC
Xxiv Corps
da Nang Vietnam
Williamsburg
No More Yes Votes for School Bonds in Local Area
A senior writer laments rising costs from heating bills and city utilities as Cedar Rapids faces a 7.7 percent school board increase. He recalls higher property taxes and questions school administration spending while noting voters may never support bonds again. The piece reflects frustration over cost of living and local fiscal decisions.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
States
Crossing guard urges drivers to keep crosswalks clear
A Cedar Rapids school crossing guard asks drivers to stop parking on crosswalks and to avoid blocking views. The speaker emphasizes the safety of all children crossing and warns that many students rely on drivers to pause and allow safe passage for everyone going home.
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Cedar Rapids
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