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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1990
Page
4
The piece notes Congress passed a stop gap funding measure to avoid service cuts and moved toward a bipartisan package of tax increases and spending cuts seen as the largest ever. It discusses capital gains tax cut potential, deficits, and the end of the no new taxes pledge with an election looming.
The article traces the shift from the X rating to NC-17, noting the X label was never trademarked and became associated with porn. It cites Jack Valenti criticizing past ratings, argues the X harmed legitimate films like Midnight Cowboy, and concludes NC-17 aims to shift stigma away from adult-themed pictures.
Christine Brennan of The Washington Post discusses the 1990 locker room access controversy sparked by Lisa Olson's harassment case with the New England Patriots. She describes why reporters enter lockers and calls for equal access, noting progress since 1978 and ongoing acceptance challenges.
A pro life letter voices strong opposition to liberal and modernist ideas in medicine and abortion. The writer condemns the sexual revolution and abortion access, praising a funeral for an infant and urging voters to reject liberals on November 6.
A community member urges a no vote on the levy arguing health and safety risk from nurse staffing cuts. Citing numbers from 15 nurses a decade ago to 8 now and rising student load, the note claims health secretaries lack full nursing qualifications and threaten student welfare.
A reader lauds The Gazette and reporter Rick Smith for thorough coverage of the Robert Miller and Ryan Driscoll tragedy. The letter defends fairness toward the juvenile case, requests a front page apology for a misused photo, and commends journalistic integrity.
A Cedar Rapids reminder highlights Sen. Wally Horn’s 18 years in the Iowa Legislature and ten years as chair of education committees. The note praises his work to increase school funding and drive a “world class” education system, reflecting his teacher background and concern for students.
The reader cites past Harkin actions on abortion funding and religious institutions and accuses Tauke of political attacks. The letter questions Tauke’s editorial critique and asserts Harkin dodged silence on his votes while defending his stance amid a heated exchange.
The letter extols Sen. Tom Harkin as the Iowa choice for U.S. Senate citing his commitment to listening and helping. It praises Rosanne’s incentive based education plan and notes Branstad praise while highlighting Harkin securing OERD support for her work. The piece urges voters to keep Harkin in the Senate for educational progress.
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