Jeffords spotlight on IDEA funding after long-promised aid
Vermont senator James Jeffords shifted the Senate and spotlighted the gap between IDEA goals and actual federal support for special education. Since 1975 the law promises a free appropriate public education, but federal funding has hovered around 15 percent, with districts often overspending. The piece urges Congress to fulfill the 40 percent funding pledge.
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Vermont
James Jeffords
Congress
Senate
Iowa
Jeffords
IDEA
Jake Tapper
Salon
Bush
Go smoke free Cedar Rapids urged by readers
A letter-writer praises smoke free policies in Rochester and California. They cite owner insight at Michael's, a smoke free wedding reception, and an $85 Oscar Gala by the American Cancer Society. The writer urges Cedar Rapids to ban smoking in local eateries.
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Rochester
Minn
Michael
American Cancer Society
Mondo’s
Coralville
California
Cedar Rapids
Carter Earned Credit for Iran Hostage Release
Texas columnist Bill Thompson defends Carter, stating Carter did the hard work securing the hostages’ release from Iran. He argues Reagan’s actions and the January inauguration timing also influenced their return, and contends readers should not credit Reagan for the outcome.
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Carter
Iran
Reagan
Germany
Grassley on global warming and science vs politics
A reader cites Senator Grassley arguing environmental issues should be judged by sound science not politics. The letter notes disagreement among scientists on the magnitude and costs, Kyoto concerns, and developing nations as future major emitters.
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Chuck Grassley
Sound Science
Daily Press
United States
Equity policy targets Scouts at Helen Lemme ceremony
Christopher C. Arch of Iowa City recalls the Iowa City school board policy on equity that limits Cub and Boy Scout meetings in public schools. He describes a May 17 Cub Scouts award ceremony at Helen Lemme Elementary and a $500 school donation funded by popcorn sales.
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Helen Lemme
Iowa City
Iowa City School Board
Hollywood War Films Revisit Real Battles and History
The piece critiques new war movies and recalls Tora Tora Tora and From Here to Eternity while noting Barbara Tuchman Liddell Hart and Remarque. It argues war cinema reflects earlier tactics shifting to modern mechanized warfare and ends with history as the only victor on veterans fields.
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Hollywood
Barbara Tuchman
Liddell Hart
Erich Remarque
Somme
Marne
The Gazette Letters Policy Details
The Gazette accepts 300 word letters with required name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. One letter per writer every 30 days. Address and contact options listed for submission by mail, fax, or email.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ford honored with Profile in Courage Award by Kennedy family
Bill Thompson notes President Ford’s 1974 Nixon pardon as courageous and pivotal. Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg introduces Ford’s recognition, praising his decision to move the nation beyond Watergate. The piece cites Gergen’s view of Ford’s integrity and discusses political backlash and long-term healing.
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Bill Thompson
Gerald Ford
Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg
Kennedy
Ford
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Congress
Tricky Dick
Gergen
Alexander Haig
Gerald R. Ford
Sen
Edward Kennedy
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