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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1990
Page
5
Gazette editors rate Republican Jim Nussle as a proven public servant with prosecutorial background and tighter views on deficits. Democrat Eric Tabor is portrayed as a career candidate with limited service and a focus on ongoing campaigns.
Iowa leaders see a chance to expand markets as Corblan International shifts from polystyrene to biodegradable popcorn for diskette packing. The Dutch firm reports a 40 percent higher cost but argues popcorn is eco friendly and edible, boosting its image and serving as a marketing hook.
A critical examination argues Congress must cut waste and unneeded programs to solve the deficit. Grace Commission and GAO findings document billions in waste including bad debt write-offs, an unwanted Navy satellite project, and a Bavarian ski resort for Idaho. The piece links defense spending, tax cuts, and political maneuvering to a cycle of overspending and delayed reforms.
Readers debate Iowa representation in Congress praising Harkin Grassley bipartisanship and opposing Tauke. They cite voting records on spending prices and social issues and urge voting on November 6 to retire Tauke and support Harkin.
Voters hear endorsements praising Sen. Wally Horn for pro education stance and support for private colleges tuition grants. Community letters urge electing Hasley and re electing Horn to back vocational programs and Cedar Rapids area needs.
A letter from David A. Baumgarten of Cedar Rapids rebuts Rep. Phil Brammer detailing alleged misuse of campaign resources, photos, and yard signs. It then endorses Craig McCormick for state representative in House District 51, praising his integrity, Cedar Rapids roots, family, and work ethic.
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