Iowa and Nebraska Maine style electoral reform proposals
In a column from Iowa the viewer is urged to rethink the electors by adopting district based methods like Nebraska and Maine. The piece argues the electoral college can be closer to democracy but notes politics and fraud concerns remain. Mike Deupree signs the column with contact info.
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Term limit ballot labels test Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court weighed whether states may require term limits supporters or opponents on ballots. Missouri's 1996 plan labels candidates, sparking questions about free speech vs voter information. Justices urged careful balance as 12 year Senate and 6 year House terms feature in debate.
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Corrections from the Gazette clarify prize and date errors
The Gazette corrects a Nov 2 report noting a wrong year for Vernon and Elma Anderson anniversary open house set for Nov 11 2000 at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. It also fixes prize amounts and names for student fundraiser results and a fatal accident caption.
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Nader urges voters to vote conscience in final push
Ralph Nader closed his protest campaign urging supporters to cast a vote of conscience. He dismissed claims a Green vote wastes ballots and predicted strong showings in close states like California and Wisconsin, aiming for at least 5 percent of the total vote to secure federal funds.
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The Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling
The Gazette explains its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support farming traditions. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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