Gingrich shifts panel picks boost ethanol hopes
Gingrich named Jim Nussle to the conference committee resolving a highway bill, aligning Iowa influence with Sen. Grassley on extending the 5.4 cent ethanol tax credit. Archer’s absence prompts Texas concerns as Iowans gain leverage, signaling a stronger path for ethanol-blend fuel support and potential broader energy policy impact.
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Newt Gingrich
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Gingrich
Ways and Means Committee
Bill Archer
Texas
Archer
Iowa
Jim Nussle
Nussle
Chuck Grassley
U.S. Agriculture
Dan Glickman
Nussle and Grassley
Iowa Parents Work Rank High in Child Welfare and Education
A national report places Iowa second in shares of children under six with working parents, linking to strong ACT scores. The piece notes North Dakota leads, with South Dakota, Wisconsin and Minnesota nearby. It discusses single-parent rates, teen stats, juvenile violence, and questions how two-working-parent dynamics relate to outcomes. It argues regional work ethic supports families and calls for policies to attract high paying jobs and child care support.
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OWA
North Dakota
Iowa
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Midwest
Not Nixon but Clinton Faces Presidency at Risk
A critical assessment compares Bill Clinton to Richard Nixon, noting similar damage to the presidency through private life tabloid culture. It praises Clinton's disciplined conduct during the Monica Lewinsky era while warning of ongoing erosion from celebrity media, celebrity culture, and political scandal.
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Ashington
Bill Clinton
George McGovern
Richard Nixon
Clinton
Hillary Rodham
Nixon
Monica
Ken Starr
White House
Ronald Reagan
Starr
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Jefferson
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Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Tom Paine
Jimi Hendrix
Madonna
Woody Allen
FDR
Jay Leno
Don Imus
Rush Limbaugh
CNN
MSNBC
Paula
Cindy Zercher
Zercher
Animal House
P.R
Hillary
Dennis Rodman
Tax on tax objection to local option sales tax
Letter writer from Cedar Rapids argues the local option sales tax will raise costs by taxing utilities and fees he considers taxes. He questions legality and warns of future tax increases, urging a vote against the proposal.
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Gazette
Iowa Today
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John B. Walters
Friendly Iowa memories and Cedar Rapids adventures
The narrator recalls living and working in Cedar Rapids in 1994, enjoying friendly locals and water skiing on the Cedar River. He describes visits to the Mississippi near Moline, the Freedom Festival, and plans for future family trips to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the state fair. He praises Iowa’s hospitality and hopes for more time to explore.
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Paula
Cedar River
Mississippi
Moline
Cedar Rapids
Mississippi River
Iowa City
Old Capitol Area
Iowa State Fair
Little Brown Church
Deer Overpopulation Sparks Hunters Rift in Vinton Letter
James R. Geiger of Vinton blasts liberal critics over deer management. He argues deer overpopulation requires harvesting and declares supporters must cover vehicle repair costs when deer cause damage. He sits as a lifetime PETA member mocking the group People for the Eating of Tasty Animals.
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PETA
People For
Vibrant Cedar Rapids mother urges yes vote for local option tax
Lynn Wickham Hartman, mother of three, urges Cedar Rapids residents to vote yes on the local option tax. She argues funds will sustain a vibrant city, with half of revenues from visitors funding parks and facilities, shaping a lasting community for children and grandchildren.
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Cedar Rapids
Lynn Wickham Hartman
Iowans Urged to Support Paul Pate in Primary
Carol Prehm of Marion urges Iowa voters to back Paul Pate for governor. She highlights his tax plan a flat tax reform pension tax elimination and priorities in education crime and youth smoking as essential for the next century.
YouR TURN The Gazette Letters Policy
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Mail Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax and email contact details provided.
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