Million Mom March May Start A National Gun Debate
Editorial notes the Million Mom March drew far more than expected and spur discussion on gun laws. It weighs licensing and registration versus enforcement, cites background checks and limits on high capacity clips, and sees potential for a rational public debate ahead of elections.
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Aganizers
Washington, D.C
America
Republic
New Jersey
Donna Dees-Thomases
CBS News
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
Second Amendment Sisters
National Rifle Association
Nightingale to 21st Century Nurse Advocates Community Health
Sister Mary Margaret Mooney of Clarke College calls for a return of nursing to community care. She urges nurses to work in schools, churches and workplaces, shaping public health beyond hospitals and promoting holistic wellness.
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Florence Nightingale
Mary Margaret Mooney
PBVM
Clarke College
Dubuque
City Photographs of Homes May Endanger Children
Cedar Rapids residents learn a private contractor photographed homes for the city. The EMS claim, city computer access, and potential online exposure raise safety concerns for families. Authorities say participation is not optional and images could reveal children at risk.
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Cedar Rapids
Emergency Medical Service
EMS
Rick Ellers
Ellers
End automotive dependence urges rail and political action
A Marion resident argues in a May 8 letter that gun control attention lacks focus on cars, endorsing the Midwest High Speed Rail Coalition. Another May 8 letter from Cedar Rapids criticizes Libertarian views of the two major parties. The piece promotes HR 347 and Libertarian contact lines.
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the Gazette
Marion
Gun Owners of America, Inc
Forbes Place
Suite
Springfield
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Letter Submissions Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or via Fax or email at gazedit fyiowa com.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
DOT Widening Highway 151 Impacts Anamosa Businesses
The Iowa Department of Transportation began grading Highway 151 for a four lane widening near Anamosa. The project closed the E-34 entrance to through traffic, affecting three key local businesses. Road access has shifted routes, causing confusion for owners who expected April work and better coordination.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Highway 151
Anamosa
Seat belts save lives in a letter about a deadly crash
A reader argues that seat belts saved her and her two daughters after a head on collision at 65 mph when the other driver died at the scene. A Vietnam veteran medic recounts the rescue and vows to always wear a seat belt, urging others to do the same.
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Vietnam
Emts
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Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Cairap
Des Moines
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