Bush to speak on Social Security reform during Cedar Rapids visit
The Gazette urges President Bush to present clear Social Security facts in Cedar Rapids. It notes actuarial imbalances and looming 2008-2017 deadlines, with options like higher payroll taxes or reduced benefits. Treasury Secretary Snow predicts a broad tour will push public understanding and congressional action this spring.
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Helping the world and Iowa labor pains in 2006
The Gazette urges stronger US aid and Millennium Challenge Account support. It notes the University of Iowa Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program faces 2006 closure, risking trained personnel for homeland security and health testing, amid debate over Social Security and Republican governance.
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Debate over health care and Terri Schiavo case highlighted
The piece critiques Congress and President Bush for focusing on a one person case while neglecting tens of thousands dying each year from lack of health insurance. It cites Harkin Harbin and partisan backing of Schiavo legislation, urging Democrats to stay focused on human rights and life-sustaining decisions.
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Religion and politics in the Schiavo case and beyond
Opinion discusses dangers of mixing church and state highlighted by the Terri Schiavo case. It contrasts U S political zeal with Middle East religious extremism and urges lawmakers to preserve the separation of church and state amid debates over abortion marriage and family laws.
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