Clarity on stem cell debate in Iowa politics 2006
The Gazette argues that the stem cell controversy centers on embryonic research and how Iowa law handles cloning. It notes that Culver supports embryonic research while Nussle opposes it, and proposes a bill to ban reproductive cloning but allow therapeutic cloning to resolve policy confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Fox
Fox
Iowa
Chet Culver
Iowa General Assembly
Culver
Jim Nussle
Nussle
Americans demand no tricks or treats on Iraq policy this year
In this period of election year chatter life cycles of gas price shifts and political scandals are weighed. The author urges frank talks with President Bush on Iraq, advocating flexible goals and real strategy over gamesmanship, warning against staying the course without enough troops and clarity. The piece calls for serious, continuous discussion of tactics and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
Bush
U.S
United States
Readers discuss election finance and state action in Iowa
Letters from Cedar Rapids Tipton and Iowa City focus on clean election laws and public financing, with opinions on Touch Play machines, abortion, same sex marriage, and balanced budgets. Notable names include Alan Campbell Jim Nussle Wayne Sissel and Leach. The writers urge responsible leadership and caution against outside influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Maine
Connecticut
California
Iowa
Alan Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Voter warning on zoning and hog farms in Buchanan County Iowa
Merle Wilson urges Buchanan County residents to question four county supervisor candidates on two hot issues: farmland loss to rural housing and the spread of factory hog buildings. He cites incumbents who supported housing growth and hog facilities and cites water and air quality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AARP
Buchanan County
Merle Wilson
Get national money out of state campaigns
A newspaper letter urges Iowa to adopt public financing for elections and to place a state proposition on the ballot. It argues that out of state money, despite McCain Feingold reforms, funds TV ads for candidates in the 1st District, harming the electoral process. It praises Mike Whalen and Bruce Braley while calling for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mike Whalen
Bruce Braley
Life Value and Integrity in Elections
A speaker urges voters to choose leaders by integrity not party, noting both sides include self seekers and emphasizing life values. The author recalls serving in Korea in 1951 1952 and discusses beliefs about conception and the sanctity of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Korea
O’Brien’s Iowa farm vision portrayed by veteran organic farmer
Denise O’Brien, a 30 year organic farmer, travels Iowa in a biodiesel bus to promote environmentally friendly agricultural policies. She argues local fresh produce benefits communities and economy while facing smear ads during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
California
Denise O’brien
O’brien
O'Brien
Leach Moderation Praised in Iowa Congressional Vote
The letter touts Jim Leach as a steady moderate voice for Iowa. It cites his independent stance on the Iraq War and his continued support for U S military personnel amid tumultuous national debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Leach
Congress
Leach
Iraq
Same-sex couples deserve equal rights in law and love
A public argument cites New Jersey Court rulings and U S President opposition, contrasting heterosexual marriage for varied motives with same sex unions denied rights. It asserts discrimination in benefits and recognition, urging equal treatment under the law for loving, monogamous couples.
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New Jersey
Supreme Court
Bush
Anna Nicole Smith
Michael Jackson
Britney Spears
Richard Ramirez
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Touch Play
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Dysart
Church
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District 2
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Buchanan
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