Gore and Nader Rivalry in Global Warming Debate
Doug Howe of Cedar Rapids urges a Gore vote over Bush, citing Gore's wind and solar energy plans and BPW/USA endorsement. He notes Nader's similar climate stance but argues Nader cannot win and could hand the election to Bush. He defends bipartisan progress and critiques HMOs and energy policy.
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Ralph Nader
Gore
George W. Bush
BPW/USA
Gore-Lieberman
Business & Professional Women
Albert Gore
White House
Bush
Congress
Voter letters spark Bush support and critique of Gore
Undecided voters share mixed views on Bush and Gore, praising Bush for teamwork and criticizing Gore for ego. The letters urgereelection while questioning tax policy, social security taxation, and drug costs for seniors. Readers also discuss pro life stances and political ideology shaping the election.
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George W. Bush
Lee Clancey
Gore
Bush
Washington
Oval Office
Vote Mike Jager for Iowa House District 29
A Manchester voter urges support for Mike Jager over Andra Atteberry, arguing the Democrat's stance leans socialist and would increase taxes, expand government programs, and weaken business and life protections. The letter criticizes Atteberry as backed by Planned Parenthood and promotes Jager as a defender of jobs and lower taxes.
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Party of the People
Mike Jager
Andra Atteberry
Iowa Democratic Party
Mike
Andra
Planned Parenthood
Iowa
Labor Friendly Incumbents Endorsement in Cedar Rapids
Joellen Redenbaugh of Cedar Rapids urges a vote for Lu Barron and James Houser in Tuesday’s election. She credits the two Democratic supervisors with cutting county taxes, deploying an E-911 system, supporting a Juvenile Detention Center, and aiding Abbe Center workers during a county dispute.
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Lu Barron
James Houser
Afscme
Abbe Center
Jim
Abbe
Joellen Redenbaugh
Cedar Rapids
Voter laments political ad tactics and calls for issue focus
Gary King of North English attacks campaign tactics that mock opponents and waste funds. He urges laws requiring candidates to detail plans for voters and to concentrate on real issues rather than hedging and personal attacks. He signs off as a registered voter.
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Gary King
Media One sold to AT&T prompts service renames
A local cable system, Media One, is now AT&T Broadband. The notice lists new service names and urges readers to reference the accompanying chart. The column notes spelling and grammar corrections including whose and Biblically.
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Media One
My Town
At&t
At&t Broadband
Re-elect one most responsive
Retired Iowa peace officers association president commends two legislators for listening to a request to amend the Peace Officers Retirement System. Sen Mary Lundby and Rep Ro Foege contributed time and effort, though the enhancement for about 200 retirees was not secured.
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Iowa State Peace Officers Association
Peace Officers Retirement
Mary Lundby
Senate
Ro Foege
Mount Vernon
Richard Reddick
Fairfax
Vote for A Extension Iowa State University Extension Service
Extension serves the community with nutrition safety parenting conservation and CIRAS programs. Linn County voters face Measure A on Nov 7 to raise the property tax cap for Extension from 150000 to fund rent utilities and programs. 71 counties have approved similar increases, Linn has not.
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Iowa State University Extension Service
Iowa
Master Gardeners
Center For Industrial Research and Service
CIRAS
USDA
ISU
Linn County
Linn
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