Iowa and Iowa State Celebrate Dark-Horse Football Victories
Iowa Hawkeyes upset Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium to share the Big Ten title while Iowa State Cyclones clinch a share of the Big 12 North with a road win at Kansas State. Both squads faced injuries and controversy yet delivered unlikely triumphs, fueling national optimism and postseason chatter.
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Sports violence mars weekend games with brawls and blame
A Pacers Pistons crowd incident and a Clemson versus South Carolina football brawl topped a weekend of on field chaos. The episodes echo past brutal acts from tennis and baseball and prompt calls for better role models, youth engagement, and a turn toward amateur sports.
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Letters Questioning Republican Moderation and Senate Plans
Dave Franker from North Liberty criticizes the GOP for failing to move toward moderation after the election. He notes Leach may issue a statement about concern, mentions eyeing the International Relations Committee chair, and references Henry Hyde’s 2006 term-limit relinquishment. He also mocks fiscal goals like raising the federal deficit ceiling by $800 billion.
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Fear and fundamentalists clash over eternity and politics
A liberal writer critiques Christian conservatives for injecting faith into politics. They argue for church state separation, warn against fear tactics by fundamentalists, and challenge turning government over to religious leaders in the United States. The piece references scripture and calls for modern reform.
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Leach silent on DeLay signals party stance
In the first post election move, House Republicans pushed a rule change allowing Majority Leader Tom DeLay to stay in power despite criminal indictments. The article notes Jim Leach’s silence on the issue and highlights Rep. Christopher Shays as the spokesperson for integrity during Clinton’s presidency.
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Well respected Powell departs leaving policy uncertainties
The piece notes Colin Powell, respected secretary of state, will not serve a second term due to his opposition to the Iraq invasion. It argues his absence may hinder future Bush administration foreign policy and praises his integrity and military experience.
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