Gazettes leadership team and key executives listed
The Gazette presents its leadership lineup with Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen heading Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Editor of Editorial Pages. Scott Swenson serves as Vice President Advertising Peg Schmitz is Circulation Director Joe Hladky chairs the board Chuck Peters is President and COO Ken Slaughter is EVP and CFO.
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Dave Storey
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Peg Schmitz
Bush shifts stance on emissions to address energy needs
Editorial notes Bush abandoned a pledge to restrict carbon dioxide emissions, arguing reality demands it. Critics warn of higher prices and fuel shifts, yet some scientists call the doomsday view overblown while confirming the broader trend toward cautious regulation and energy caution.
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George W. Bush
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United Nations Intergovernmental Panel On
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London
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Nature
Gazette Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include your name, street address and daytime phone number, but only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax 319 398 5846 or email.
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Bush tax plan mismatches Kennedy legacy in critique
Theodore C Sorensen argues against using John F Kennedy's voice to back the Bush tax cut. He claims Kennedy favored tax reform with targeted relief and warns the Bush plan benefits the wealthy, raises deficits, and harms social programs. He urges stopping the use of Kennedy's name in support.
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Theodore C. Sorensen
John F Kennedy
Bush
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Pentagon
Newt Gingrich
Robin Hood
President Bush
New York
John F. Kennedy
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March 4 Opinion Page Letter Sparks Critique
A reader criticizes two letters on the March 4 opinion page about the Clintons, praising one thoughtful take while condemning the other as vile and vulgar. The writer notes strong past reactions to Nixon and Watergate and urges Gazette to publish more civil correspondence.
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Question of justice in Baby Chelsea case raises teen mother struggles
In Cedar Rapids Jeanne Tzortzoudakis questions the punishment of a teen mother linked to Baby Chelsea’s death. She argues for compassion, support, and accountability, noting high bail, mental health needs, and the impact on the accused and community.
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Chelsea
Jeanne Tzortzoudakis
Cedar Rapids
Jane Fonda’s alleged donation to Harvard sparks veterans aid debate
A reader from Da Nang in 1971 argues Jane Fonda should have given her millions to veterans groups rather than Harvard University. He cites Disabled American Veterans and Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as worthy beneficiaries.
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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 Amid Rising Costs
A senior homeowner laments recurring tax and utility hikes after voting for a school bond. He cites rising heating and property costs, questions school board spending, and fears more rate increases will deter future support. He notes Cedar Rapids cuts and urges layoffs to ease fiscal pressure.
Crossing guard urges drivers to keep crossings clear
A Cedar Rapids school crossing guard requests drivers to stop blocking crosswalks and blocking views. He stresses he must ensure all children cross safely and urges drivers to consider other students while picking up their own child.
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