voter interest rises as campaign nears historic turnout
The editorial notes rising voter interest with record Iowa turnout signals and potential nationwide participation. It cites 2 million Iowa registered voters and 481000 absentee ballots. It highlights youth turnout gains since 1972 and student canvassing by Ariel Williams at North Lawndale College Prep.
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Iowa
Ariel Williams
North Lawndale College Prep
Chicago
West Side
Williams
Stimulus plan needed now say Feldstein
Martin Feldstein argues the incoming president should push immediately for a fiscal package to counter the two main crises: falling home prices and declining aggregate demand. He proposes a congressional mortgage firewall and quick, targeted spending funded by government investment, not delayed tax rebates.
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Washington Post
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Europe
Japan
Fed
Barack Obama
D-Nl
Iraq
Afghanistan
NPR Bias Allegations Over Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
A letter arguing NPR and US media suppress critical Gaza West Bank facts from Annapolis period through 2008. It cites checkpoints, settlements, daily attacks, civilian casualties, and a claimed Gaza blockade endangering 900000 children, urging readers to seek independent sources like Haaretz and Oxford.
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National Public Radio
Iowa Public Radio
NPR
Annapolis
Mahmoud Abbas
Ehud Olmert
Olmert
West Bank
Jerusalem
Gaza
United States
Freedom of Choice Act Sparks Heated Civic Debate
An Iowa reader from Cedar Rapids voices opposition to the Freedom of Choice Act, calling it government endorsement of murder and an entitlement program. The letter urges representatives to oppose the bill in Congress.
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Freedom of Choice
Congress
Janet Chartier
Cedar Rapids
Waste options when trash pickup is unavailable
Homeowners within one mile of city limits cannot burn trash on their property per a postcard effective date. They live outside city limits with limited services, mulch leaves as possible, but some yard waste remains. The message seeks alternatives for yard waste disposal.
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Jane Copperwell
Cedar Rapids
Letters: Yard waste woes and abortion debate ignite reader letters
Readers discuss city trash services and outside-town yard waste options, advocate mulch solutions, and fear noise rules. A second letter defends pro choice, questions abortion funding and life rights, citing Founding Fathers and Supreme Court limits. A third letter probes oil drilling costs, who pays, and Reagan era limits, ending with election anticipation.
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Planned Parenthood
Supreme Court
Smiling pumpkin warning sparks safety concerns
Letter questions the no candy here pumpkin sticker on sex offender doors criticizing its friendly image as confusing and suggesting a bold red no symbol with a slash. The writer commends flood relief volunteers from Eight Days of Hope and thanks the helpers for their service.
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Jesus
Jill Jencks
Marion
Election mood and polls sway momentum for today’s vote
The Gazette Online questions readers on which candidate has momentum before today’s presidential election between McCain and Obama. A follow up asks if the election outcome will affect the pace of the U.S. economic recovery, with voting at the site.
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U.S
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