Gazette leadership roster notes executive editors and officers
The Gazette leadership roster lists Mark Bowden as Executive Editor Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Dave Storey as Vice President Advertising Scott Swenson as Circulation Director Peg Schmitz as Vice President Print Operations Joe Hladky as Chairman Publisher Chuck Peters as President and COO Ken Slaughter as Executive Vice President and CFO.
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Editorial: Bush energy plan seeks balance amid crisis
The piece argues Bush mixes oil industry ties with renewed focus on conservation and renewables. It notes his energy package includes oil gas drilling and nuclear power along with tax credits, urging realistic relief but warning against price controls and quick political posturing.
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Energy Task Force
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Senate
In Case of Anything at All Cut Taxes
Milbank summarizes George W. Bush repeatedly tying tax cuts to diverse goals from fairness to debt relief and college costs. He cites speeches from 2000 to 2001 noting tax cuts as a universal remedy, including arguing for relief amid high energy prices.
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Vilsack Criticized for Leadership and Revenue Handling
An independent voter from Cedar Rapids blasts Governor Vilsack for alleged denial of revenue shortfalls and poor negotiation. The letter accuses the governor of ostrich like avoidance and labels the 2001 session a failure, urging stronger cross party leadership and accountability.
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Des Moines
Gary Ellis
Cedar Rapids
Veteran group urges resignation over memorial building ties
A May 8 Veterans Memorial Commission meeting prompts calls for Don Maniccia to resign. Critics argue the memorial spans the Veterans Memorial Building, not just a room, citing a 1927 cornerstone inscription. They urge a veteran to serve the commission’s interests.
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Readers’ letters policy note from The Gazette
The Gazette states it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and confirms equal opportunity for publication of opposing views.
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Militia and gun rights debate rise after McVeigh case
A satire on vigilantism argues for a well regulated militia and civilian leadership as a check on government power citing Waco Ruby Ridge and McVeigh. It contends citizens should enforce law via militia groups to prevent government abuses.
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Free State
Therapy claims to change sexual orientation stir debate
A reader criticizes Cal Thomas and Columbia University’s Dr. Robert Spitzer for a May 16 column arguing that a study on converting homosexuality is biased. The letter contends most participants came from anti gay groups and questions authenticity, suggesting many claimants hid true attractions.
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Robert Spitzer
John Paulk
Newsweek
The Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public matters. Submissions require full name signature street address and daytime phone, though addresses are not published. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit on letters. one letter per writer every 30 days. column length suggested 650 words or fewer. contact details include postal box, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406, fax, and email.
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