Bipartisan hopes clash with wary realities in Washington
The piece weighs the outlook for cooperative government under President Clinton and a changed Congress. It notes pressure from liberal factions, Republican mistrust, and ongoing probes, with upcoming elections shaping whether bipartisan talk becomes policy.
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Moderation valued by Iowa voters in conservative debates
Iowa exit polls show nearly half of voters call themselves moderates and support for Harkin rose as Lightfoot’s aggressive rightward ads backfired. Analysts say candidates must balance ideological appeal with broad appeal to win.
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Bob Dole
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Tom Harkin
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Holocaust stain widens as Europe confronts Nazi profiteering
Walter Russell Mead argues postwar Europe and the United States confronts a broad legacy of Nazi collaboration and profiteering. Swiss banks, French officials, and various governments face disclosures of stolen assets, dormant accounts, and art looted during the Holocaust, with calls for accountability and restitution.
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C R bands decline invitation to rally sparks student concerns
Nadine Marlene Miller of Hiawatha criticizes Cedar Rapids Schools for blocking student participation in a Five Seasons Center rally. She questions partisan tagging and praises Grant Wood All City Drum Corps and City High School band members for attending the event, urging a return of nonpartisan opportunities.
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Community Schools Face Scrutiny Over Tax and Policies
Cedar Rapids readers press for accountability in Public Schools amid controversial votes and high salaries. GAPS forms to demand written answers as November to December displays reveal questions on the instructional tax vote and superintendent remarks.
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Gazette Seeks Letters From Readers For Opinion Pages
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include writer name, signature, full street address, and daytime phone number. Do not expect return of material as edit may occur. Limit around 300 words per letter and one letter per writer within a set interval.
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Opinion Letters Policy Teaches Equal Publication Opportunity
The note states that all letters carry the assumption of equal opportunity for publication and encourages readers to submit contradictions or corrections for future issues. It frames the print space as receptive to varied viewpoints and standardizes the process for responses.
Discovery Concert Strengthens Cedar Rapids Community
Last Saturday's Discovery Concert at the Paramount Theatre brought together the Children's Discovery Chorus Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra and volunteers including Alburnett volunteer firefighters and parents. The event reinforced community involvement and commitment to improving residents' quality of life and passing these values to the next generation. Fire Chief Joseph Brad Gorman Cedar Rapids Fire Department.
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