Gingrich Resigns Speaker in Ironic Political Saga
The piece reviews Newt Gingrich historic rise and controversial tenure as House speaker, noting ethics probes, a 1997 reprimand, and a revealed plan to resign after the 1994 shift that helped Republicans win the majority. It contrasts his legacy with Democratic reactions and calls for an end to partisan cannibalism.
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House of Representatives
Newt Gingrich
House
Congress
Gingrich
Clinton
Jim Wright
D-Texas
Wright
Georgia
Rupert Murdoch
New York Times
Making it easier for third party candidates
John Anderson argues for instant runoff voting to expand voter choice and boost turnout. He cites Ventura and other independents, explains IRV, its benefits, and calls for adoption to ensure majority support and reduce spoilers.
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John Anderson
Tghteen
Minnesota
Jesse
Ventura
Ross Perot
Reform Party
Maine
Angus King
Vermont
House
Bernie Sanders
Connecticut
Alaska
IRV
Ireland
Australia
Tony Blair
Labor
Mary McAleese
Skip Humphrey
Coleman
Jesse Ventura
Governor Race Sparks Debate Over Surplus and Policies
A reader letter criticizes the 1998 Iowa governor election result praising Tom Vilsack while warning about spending the $880 million state surplus on expansive social programs. The piece contrasts liberal and conservative visions and cites Cedar Rapids history and local figures.
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Cedar Rapids
State
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Norman R. Davis
Election quip on nudity proposal misspoken in Cedar Rapids
Ronald Howes of Cedar Rapids notes a forum of political stakes and jokes about nude dancing in the state after an election. He remarks that the voter outcome shifted focus away from broader goals.
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Ronald Howes
Cedar Rapids
Mom's in Washington stories fuel Bertram ties
David Graber, editor at the Bureau of National Affairs, writes of a Iowa mother who views Washington as a center of power. He recalls weekend pilgrimages home to Bertram and a breakfast with the Hungarian prime minister that delighted his mother.
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Ken Sullivan
Tom Riley
Riley
Iowa Supreme Court
Tom Vilsack
Bertha Koppenhaver
Springville
Berntsen
Rosemary Thomson
Rob Berntsen
Marion
David Graber
Iowa
Washington
Beltway
Mom
White House
Clintons
Foundry United Methodist Church
Secret Service
Bertram
Clinton
George Stephanopoulos
Madeleine Albright
Harvard
New York
Hollywood
Hungary
David
Bureau of National Affairs, Inc
Kay Graber
Grant Wood
Washington Post
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Link Bertram
Safeway
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