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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1994
Page
4
Dale Larson is Vice President and General Manager. Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages. Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board and acts as Managing Editor.
The editorial argues against a federal line-item veto as a dangerous shift in power toward the president and warns it could undermine legislative balance. It notes Republican nostalgia for the idea but doubts support from Dole and Clinton alike, urging restraint on spending control.
A Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. Tom Harkin highlighted Medicare funding of oxygen generators at about $750 million yearly, with units retailing around 1,200 each and yielding enormous profits for owners. The federal outlay is about $300 million higher than necessary, raising concerns over overpricing and uneven agency pricing between VA and HCFA.
Mike Littwin reflects on middle age and mortality, praising George Foreman for proving growth stays possible. Foreman, 45, champions a relaxed, money-driven approach to fitness, making midlife feel manageable. The piece contrasts aging anxieties with Foreman’s upbeat example and humor.
A guest column summarizes the NCI controversy over dropping under-50 mammography guidelines. It cites committee findings and recommendations, noting data gaps, influence of critics, and the case for informing women and doctors about potential benefits and risks.
Reader Lance Reichert of Cedar Rapids accuses the Gazette of omitting Veronica Butler Natural Law Michael Galati Socialist Workers Richard Hughes Independent and Carl Olsen Libertarian from coverage of the Branstad Campbell race. He argues third party and independent candidates matter for voter choice and urges fuller reporting.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines that letters and guest columns may be printed at editors’ discretion. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number and may be edited. A 300 word limit for letters and one letter per writer every 30 days applies. column length generally 700 words or fewer.
Letter notes drowning of two children by their mother, cites 1500 to 2000 yearly child deaths by parental abuse and 1.5 million yearly abortions. Questions media response and links unborn life to violence against born children, urging public outcry and a shift in attitudes. Cedar Rapids.
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