Fight for 5 supervisors not wards in Linn County
The Gazette argues for a five member Linn County board elected at large rather than wards. It foresees rural representation but notes districts could still pit strong candidates against incumbents. It cites Alburnett farmer Machacek and state Sen. Lundby as potential at large winners. The piece favors at large elections for broader rural input.
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Judicial picks and partisan blocking in U S confirmations
The Gazette letters criticize Senate obstruction of federal judge nominations from both parties, noting Clinton nominees stalled by Republican leaders. They discuss evangelical politics in Bush era, the Rapture fringe, and U S Middle East policy, plus reader spots on political engagement and cable TV debates.
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Veterans Day relief differs for workers and veterans
Darrell Ferreter notes many workers who get Veterans Day off are not veterans and that most working veterans do not receive a paid day off, highlighting a gap between recognition and benefits in Cedar Rapids.
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Margaret Hassan remembered after killing in Iraq
Margaret Hassan, an Irish-born director of Care International in Iraq, was reportedly murdered by kidnappers in Baghdad. A video circulated on al Jazeera claimed to show her being shot, while DNA tests sought to confirm the roping of her mutilated body in Fallujah.
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