Critics Say U S Energy Policy Needs Facts Not Feel Good Promises
Tom Snyder of Dyersville argues against the energy bill stressing that efficiency gains are weak and incentives skew toward fossil fuels and nuclear. He criticizes hydrogen from fossil sources, clean coal claims, Alaska gas plans, and past SUV tax breaks, urging careful fact checking. He urges renewable focus and grid reliability measures.
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Bob Beauprez
R-Colp
U.S
America
Beauprez
Alaska
Reader letter criticizes Clarke and Iraq war stance
The letter argues Richard Clarke, author of Against All Enemies, is a capable ex federal official who warned of al Qaida before 9/11 and says the Bush administration ignored warnings and mismanaged Iraq. It claims no Iraq al Qaida link and labeling Clarke as disgruntled ignores his 30 years in national security. A local reader notes Clarke’s book is best seller among Iowans.
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Richard Clarke
Clarke
al-Qaida
Bush
Iraq
Stephen Runde
Marion
Iraq War Commentary Warns of Escalation and Draft Opposition
A columnist laments escalating Iraqi casualties and the willingness to deploy more troops. He argues that U S policy risks deepening violence and notes local opposition to a military draft, urging awareness of civilian deaths.
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Dover
Gazette
Seat belt law should extend to school buses
A parent argues for seat belts on school buses extending a recent law that requires boosters for under six and back-seat buckling for under eleven. The letter cites bus crashes and urges policymakers to protect children by adding bus seat belts.
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Tom Vilsack
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