Yearly balancing debt plan faces long-term挑战
The editorial argues a 2002 budget balance plan by Republicans and a Democratic president will end deficits for the first time since 1968 if enacted. It warns the national debt could reach 6.2 trillion by 2002 and stresses cutting principal to avoid a heavy future debt burden, citing Rep. Jim Nussle's debt-interest comparison.
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Texas standoff ends peacefully after armed siege
A Missouri man Richard McLaren led a Texas standoff in which followers built fuel drums and pipe bombs. After hours of tension authorities secured a peaceful surrender on Saturday avoiding a Waco like tragedy and signaling lessons learned for future confrontations.
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Managers replace leaders after Labour landslide in Britain
The author contrasts Britain's Labour victory with Conservative decline and American Republican stagnation. He recalls Thatcher and Reagan, argues both nations now favor managerial governance over conviction driven leadership, and notes Tony Blair's rise mirrors Clinton. He laments missing strong ideological leaders in both countries.
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NEA praised as bargain. letters condemn anti art cartoons
A Cedar Rapids reader touts the National Endowment for the Arts as a bargain at under 50 cents per taxpayer yearly while criticizing anti art cartoons. He cites CSPS exhibits IPTV screenings and national festivals as evidence of broad public support for government arts funding. Marion and Cedar Rapids readers respond with questions about coverage of local youth puppets and church related issues.
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Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all can be printed. Editors may edit content and return none to sender. Include writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone. 300 word limit per letter, one per writer every six days. Column length suggested under 700 words. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids wa 52406 FAX 398-5846 email gazette fyiowa.infi.net.
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New Linn County Zoo Idea Aims for Cedar Rapids Area
The Cedar Rapids Area Friends of the Zoo promotes a planned Linn County zoo with public bond referendum possible this fall. ZOOPLAN predicts 160000 annual regional visitors and invites local input at upcoming meetings chaired by Jeff Smith, president of the volunteers group.
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Iowa
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