Lawmakers' pay raise debate prompts public backlash
The editorial argues for a legislative pay increase to 20 116 dollars from 18 800 while noting voters and critics push back. It defends officials from being labeled crooks and suggests delaying raises to after the next two elections to require lawmakers face voters more often.
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Terry Branstad
General Assembly
Janet Metcalf
Des Moines
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Garden sprouts assets as Cedar Rapids's first urban garden dedication
Wellington Urban Gardeners dedicate a terraced garden at 390 15th St SE in Cedar Rapids. The project turns a former dumping ground into a community space with 14 garden beds two dozen sponsors and a birds house and picnic table. Organizers hope tax forgiveness and broader policy support will sustain future gardens.
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15Th St
Wellington Urban Gardeners
Cedar Rapids
Jill Jones
Wellington Heights
Jones
Linn County
Fifth Avenue SE
15Th Street
Foster nomination becomes political battle over surgeon general
The piece argues Senate Majority Leader Dole aims to block debate on Henry Foster Jr. as surgeon general to appease the radical right. It urges Nancy Kassebaum to hold open hearings, citing public support for fair treatment and warning of a chilling precedent against doctors who provide abortions.
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Senate
Bob Dole
Henry W. Foster Jr
United States
Dole
Foster
Republican Party
U.S. Senate
Clinton
Henry Foster Jr
Kassebaum
America
Letters to the Gazette guidance and contact details
The Gazette outlines a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with publication. Provides mailing address box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 fax and email options for submission.
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Cedar Rapids
Pops for Poppies Mark May 18 20 Drive for Veterans
American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Unit No 5 promotes red poppies made by hospitalized veterans to be sold May 18 20 for donations aiding veterans and families. The 75th anniversary year marks the 50th since World War II victory with cemetery flag decorations on May 27.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Hanford
France
Jim Rolfer
le Mars
Plymouth County American Legion
Village spirit shines in Wellington Heights neighborhood
Martha J. Aldridge thanks Mary Beth Hess and other adults who guided a group of young girls safely across a street corner in Wellington Heights. She praises neighbors for building a true community and cites the saying it takes a village to raise a child.
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Wellington Heights
Mary Beth Hess
Correction to quote on protecting children from lies
In a letter from Jacqueline Kelsey of Hiawatha, she argues that children should be protected from being told lies. The publication notes a transcription error changed the sentence's meaning in the Sunday edition.
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Jacqueline Kelsey
Hiawatha
House civility fades as TV chaos beckons Congress
A columnist warns that heated floor exchanges and insults mark a shift toward a trash TV culture in Congress. The piece mocks representative remarks, calls for privatizing parts of government, and suggests using sensational debates to fuel a profitable, uncivil televised arena.
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House
Jfk
Bob Dornan
Bill Clinton
Dick Armey
Barney Frank
Germany
California
C-Span
Congress
Speaker Gingrich
Rep. Smithers
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Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Him
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Secaus
Wense
Ahich
Virginia Wachenheim
The
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League of
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the Gazette
Martha J. Aldridge
Randy ‘‘Duke” Cunningham
Ricki Lake
Montel Williams
Jerry Springer
Navy
Cunningham
Rep. Cunningham
Jeff Greenfield
Universal Press Syndicate
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