Follow Ford approach to curb deficits and accelerate tax cuts
Gazette editorial urges controlling the agenda in Congress to make 2001 tax cuts permanent, arguing for a one-for-one spending cut with tax reductions. It cites O Neill on relief for families, warns that without spending restraint deficits rise, and recalls Reagan era lessons on tax cuts without spending cuts.
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Iowa Governor Race Highlights Budget Gap Estimates
In the 2002 Iowa governor race Republican Doug Gross clashed with incumbent Democrat Tom Vilsack over budget shortfalls. Vilsack cited improved revenue easing the slump while the Legislative Fiscal Bureau pegged the imbalance at 250 to 400 million dollars. Vilsack won as deficits loom nationwide for new governors averaging 700 million per state.
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Correction notes Reeves column misstates Times question to Karl Rove
The Richard Reeves column in Tuesday's Gazette cites a Nov 14 Times piece that misstated a question to Karl Rove. Rove replied he is more concerned about the 3,000 who died on Sept 11, not about 200,000 protesters in Washington about Iraq war policy.
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The Gazette Letters Policy Cut to 300 Words
The Gazette urges readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown appear with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax at 319 398 5846 or email editorial gazettecommunications com.
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Big Brother grows up giant step forward or sliding toward liberty loss
The Rev. Darran J. Whiting of Calvary Baptist Church in Coggon voices concern over a U.S. Appeals Court ruling that allows broad wire tapping and undercover surveillance of suspected terrorists and citizens. He argues this could erode Fourth Amendment rights and feared future abuses and unchecked government overreach while stressing the need to preserve freedom even amid security fears.
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Turnout woes dominate midterm reflections in Gazette
Letters to the Gazette critique historic low national turnout in the midterm election where only about 33 percent of registered voters participated. Discusses media spin, partisan blame, and the impact of roughly 44,000 votes on the new Congress while questioning the future of democracy and civic participation.
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Vision Quest in Cedar Rapids sparks debate on RiverRun plan
In Cedar Rapids a $154 million Vision Quest proposal to turn RiverRun into a tourism hub draws criticism. Skeptics argue the project would waste tax dollars, noting Iowa winters, existing needs, and the state’s lack of climate advantages versus Florida.
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RiverRun project sparks tax fears in Cedar Rapids
Stephen Brubaker argues against a $154 million RiverRun recreation center in Cedar Rapids. He says the plan pressures taxpayers, overlooks job creation and affordable housing, and should wait for a stronger economy. He urges bringing businesses first to attract residents and workers.
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Haitians Need Clean Water and Jobs in Haiti
Letter writer details Haitian boat arrivals in Miami, describes eight days at sea with scarce food and no facilities, urges aid to provide clean water and irrigation so Haitians can stay and farm. Highlights 150 feet as water depth and potential for fertile land to support self sufficiency.
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