Don’t Count Chickens in Florida House Race
The piece weighs predicting a GOP House takeover, noting past midterm volatility. It cites Terry Ketchel, a Florida Republican, who avoided discussing President Bush, while Clinton’s stance is examined. Congressional turnover and retirements are analyzed with reference to past and current seats.
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Terry Ketchel
Florida
George Bush
Bill Clinton
House
Senate
Congress
Congressional Quarterly
Washington Post-Abc News
Washington
Earl Hutto
Congress Should End Baseball Antitrust Exemption This Year
A 72 year old antitrust exemption for major league baseball has long limited competition and harmed players. Lawmakers could revoke the exemption before Congress adjourns, ending sanctioned bondage and potentially preventing a 1995 strike. The piece urges immediate action as a historic, decisive move.
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Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
Spook Who's Tossed into the Cold
Washington columnist Sandy Grady critiques the CIA after Aldrich Ames spied for the Soviet Union for nine years. The piece damns leadership failures, inattention, and a culture of inaction at Langley while praising one whistleblower and calling for a full overhaul of the agency.
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Sandy Grady
Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Spook Bureau
Langley
CIA
Aldrich Ames
Soviet Union
Iraq
North Korea
Ames
Moscow
John le Carre
David Letterman
Jay Leno
James Woolsey
Woolsey
KGB
U.S
Philadelphia
William Webster
Robert Gates
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
Intelligence Committee
Paul Redmond
Redmond
Congress
Sen
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Should the state kill murderers in Iowa
Readers debate capital punishment with strong pleas for a working death penalty. Letters discuss deterrence, justice for victims like Anna Marie Emry, and the rights of convicted killers. Some advocate severe measures. others warn against state sanctioned murder and frivolous appeals.
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Lary Morgan
Anna Marie Emry
Iowa
Interstate 80
Elizabeth
Editorial stance on congressional action and GATT passage
A reader argues the Democrats hold a majority and should pass good bills including GATT, citing NAFTA support by Republicans and urging fair treatment of issues. He praises bipartisan momentum and criticizes editorial bias while urging action. He notes Sen. Hollings as a holdout and aligns with proponents of GATT passage.
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House
Senate
Sen
Ernest Hollings
Commerce Committee
Gatt
NAFTA
Ralph “Dick” Kuehl
Swisher
Technology in Iowa schools judged as razzle dazzle
A reader recalls a Sept 22 1994 column by Keyron McDermott arguing against tech heavy classrooms while acknowledging library upgrades. The letter urges focus on equity access and the real value of technology for rural students and the need for planning and voter awareness in levies.
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Keyron McDermott
Iowa
Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but notes not all can be printed. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number and may be edited. Anonymity is not allowed. letters are limited to 300 words with one per writer every 30 days.
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Cedar Rapids
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