Editorial questions linger after terrorism warnings
The Gazette editors note more questions than answers about last September’s terrorist attacks. They cite FAA warnings in April and June about hijackings and suggest the administration withheld FBI intelligence on Moussaoui. They call for accountability, probe, and clearer public guidance amid warnings from Rumsfeld and Cheney.
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Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
FBI
Zacaraias Moussaoui
Wall Street Journal
Bush
al-Qaida
Condoleezza Rice
National Security
Hillary Clinton
D-N.y
Commission
Bush Administration
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
America
Cheney
NBC
The Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. 300 word limit per writer per 30 days. column length about 650 words. send to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Governors Race Shift Signals Democrat Edge in 2004
The piece analyzes how party control of governorships and Congress could swing in the 2004 cycle. It notes Democrats eye split wins in key states, GOP threats to hold majorities, and the influence of governors on national elections. It cites leaders like Thompson Ridge Cellucci Perry Bush Davis Ryan and Blagojevich among others.
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Congress
GOP
House
Senate
Bush
Wisconsin
Tommy Thompson
Pennsylvania
Tom Ridge
Massachusetts
Paul Cellucci
Rick Perry
Texas
Jeb Bush
Florida
George Pataki
New York
Bob Taft Jr
Ohio
Gray Davis
California
Illinois
George Ryan
Jim
Ryan
Chicago
Rod Blagojevich
Ilinois
Michigan
John Engler
Philadelphia
Ed Rendell
Bob Casey Jr
George W. Bush
John F. Kennedy
Ridge
Pataki
Vermont
Howard Dean
Georgia
Roy Barnes
Davis
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Maryland
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Letter cites TANF reforms for inflation indexing and broader goals
Readers urge TANF reauthorization to tie funding to inflation and widen education and training. They note Iowa welfare declines but poverty persists, with Joyce Foundation data showing former recipients earning about $12,000 yearly and needing housing beyond their means.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Joyce Foundation of
Chicago
Memorial Day tribute to fallen service members and sacrifices
A reflection on Memorial Day highlighting its meaning for service members who died in conflicts from Gettysburg to Afghanistan. It urges remembrance, honors duty and courage, and asks readers to pause and thank those who gave everything while enjoying the long weekend.
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U.S
Gettysburg
Normandy
Iwo Jima
Chosin Reservoir
Khe Sanh
Grenada
Kuwait
Somalia
Yemen
Afghanistan
Nurse practitioners deserve recognition in OB/GYN Associates expansion
A reader commends nurse practitioners for their contributions to health care and criticizes OB/GYN Associates for expanding near Mercy Hospital without mentioning or featuring nurse practitioners in staff listings or brochures. The writer notes decades of care from both doctors and NPs and asks for greater visibility.
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the Gazette
OB/GYN Associates
Mercy Hospital
Cindy Golding for House District 35
Voters urged to elect Cindy Golding in Iowa House District 35 to restore fiscal responsibility. The appeal highlights her business and farm background and argues for steady budgeting without relying on the rainy day fund. Primary is June 4.
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Cindy Golding
Iowa
Small cinema for downtown Cedar Rapids
A reader laments limited film options in Cedar Rapids as Carmike Cinemas skip popular releases. The note notes Star Wars Episode II played 23 times on opening day while other titles like About a Boy require driving to Iowa City. The writer argues for a small downtown theater to boost culture and development.
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Cedar Rapids
Carmike Cinemas
Iowa City
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