Abortion dialogue urged for moderates in politics
Gazette editorial urges a dialogue among moderates on abortion as the nation remains split. It critiques polling, calls for nonextremist discussion, and warns elections may hinge on candidates' abortion stances. Father McBrien advocates forums for balanced thinking and less incendiary rhetoric.
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Teleus
Supreme Court
Richard P. McBrien
University of Notre Dame
America
McBrien
Universal Press Syndicate
Father McBrien
Ini Cones
U.S. Supreme
Watchdogs Sue Over Franked Mail for Campaigns in Congress
Testing groups Coalition to End the Permanent Congress Public Citizen and National Taxpayers Union sue to curb taxpayer funded franked mail used for campaign literature. They argue lawmakers should not use official mail to assist reelection and court action may define public policy limits.
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Public Citizen
National Taxpayers Union
Government in Autonarchy Sparks Budget Amendment Debate
Washington-driven critique argues a balanced budget amendment is needed as Payne’s findings show spending is shaped by self serving officials and semigovernmental groups. The piece notes a 145 to 1 spending support ratio and calls the current system an incestuous closed circle.
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James L. Payne
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Public Interest Quarterly
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Iowans Press Tax Limits in Calls to Legislature
Letter writer Robert J. Burns urges Iowa lawmakers to reject sales tax increases, support the Taxpayers Rights Amendment, and halt automatic budget growth. He warns tax and welfare policies push families from Iowa and urges action during the special session and before the November election.
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Poppy Drive Thanks Cedar Rapids Veterans Helpers
Cedar Rapids Post 727 and Auxiliary thank donors for the annual poppy drive. Donations fund veteran and family aid throughout the year. Dot Lenway and Dorothy Conner are listed as poppy chairmen.
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Chuck Larson for Statehouse in Iowa's 55th District
A Cedar Rapids reader urges support for Chuck Larson in the June 2 Republican primary. Larson campaigns door to door, discusses issues with voters, and draws on his background as an Iowa National Guard lieutenant and veteran to promise practical leadership.
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Chuck
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Fewer Laws, More Freedom Say Randall Gann Cedar Falls
Randall Gann of Cedar Falls argues for cutting laws to reduce taxes and increase personal choice. He advocates banning or loosening rules on seat belts, abortion, drugs, and tobacco, urging individuals to decide rather than government mandate.
Write Right Carl Kane Adjective and Adverb Not Interchangeable
Bev Philpott of Marion questions real and really usage in American speech. The column explores adjectival to adverbial shifts such as real fast and write right, plus capitalization of titles and phrasing preferences. Debates include never except, human being versus human, and differing dictionary guidance.
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Real
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John Doe
XYZ
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