Saluting Chuck Huss climbs Everest caution and resolve
Des Moines climber Charlie Wittmack becomes the first Iowan to reach Everest summit amid dangerous winds. Huss, an emergency physician at Mercy Iowa City, abandons his third attempt citing safety and self-knowledge after decades of high altitude climbs and endurance feats.
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Public Letter Critiques Cable News and RiverRun Push
A reader rejects cable news calls for boycotts and partisan distortion while praising free speech and citizen choices. The letter endorses RiverRun trail projects as beneficial despite past opposition, arguing the community gains outweigh costs.
RiverRun project urged as Cedar Rapids growth plan
Richard Bradford of Cedar Rapids urges a yes vote on June 10 for the RiverRun proposal reviving Czech Village and brownfield areas, reclaiming the landfill to foster education jobs and tourism while addressing concerns about Mount Trashmore private developers and potential riverboat gambling prospects. He compares RiverRun to new swimming pools and supports a two year sales tax.
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End of Ari Fleischer Era in White House Briefings
The piece grooves through Ari Fleischer’s expected July exit from the Bush administration and contrasts past presidential press secretaries with today. It notes Fleischer’s fatigue and aims to unwind while predicting a future in public relations. It critiques White House press briefings and the media’s investigative stance, urging more transparent diplomacy.
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Lawrence Lindsey
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Grassley Predicted Reality as Bush Tax Cut Passed
Senator Grassley warned in February that only about half of Bush’s 726 billion tax cut might pass, stressing dividend tax relief would be hardest. Congress then approved a 330 billion package, with checks and credits coming later and many provisions set to sunset this decade.
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Concerned columnist urged to move if he doubts voters will
A Florida reader chides a columnist for criticizing the will of the voters and suggests he relocate if he worries about the electoral outcome. The letter cites the Miguel Estrada situation and notes Bush’s victory by a Electoral College quirk despite losing the popular vote.
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