White House fund raising calls spark political polemic
The editorial defends Clinton and Gore against claims of illegal fundraising from the White House noting a 1994 disclosure of a limited number of calls to donors. It questions the double standard, advocates campaign finance reform, and mocks demands for special prosecutors while suggesting practical alternatives.
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Clinton
al Gore
Bill Clinton
United States of America
Free World
White House
Harold M. Ickes
Governmental Affairs Committee
Gore
Union Hall
Secret Service
Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter Embracing Gay Children
The U S Catholic bishops publish Always Our Children urging parents not to reject homosexual children while distinguishing orientation from activity. They urge open dialogue and loving atmosphere, contrasting harsh religious rhetoric of damnation with pastoral care. The letter seeks to guide 20,000 Roman Catholic parishes toward more accepting attitudes amid evolving public opinion.
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Christ
U.S
USA Today
CNN
Gallup
Counties tackle manure pollution with new studies
The text argues federal and state protections fail to guard people and environment from manure pollution, urging counties to act. Linn County forms a committee to study animal confinement issues and considers long range consequences, noting no higher government safety net if errors occur.
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Linn County
Manure management urged for watershed sustainability
Carl Means of Cedar Rapids argues for strict livestock manure rules to protect water quality and ecosystems. He calls for zero discharge or fair recycling capacity, watershed based planning, and a balanced Linn County study committee to guide long term sustainable farming and development.
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Alan L. Sutton
Purdue University
Linn County Study Committee
Supervisors divide over Linn County hog issue in letters
Denise Leubka of Springville defends Linn County Supervisors division over hog confinement. She notes a Sept 17 unanimous move to form a study committee and recalls controversy over an outside bid to appoint a partisan panel, praising a cautious, fact based approach and local economic impact. She questions outside critics and reiterates public support for careful inquiry.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Lumir Dostal
Dostal
Linn County
Dale Todd candidate for Cedar Rapids parks post urged
John R. Carpenter and Jerome Smiskol of Cedar Rapids endorse Dale Todd for commissioner of the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department praising his work at Mount Mercy College and community service. They urge residents to vote on October 7 citing honesty and dedication to improving safety and the city.
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Dale Todd
Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Deer Bowhunting Debate Sparks Safety Fears
Community letters oppose city bowhunting for deer citing accident risk and liability. Critics warn wounded deer near roads could trigger negligence claims involving bowhunters landowners the city and the DNR. They urge alternatives and fear harm to children and animals.
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City of
Cedar Rapids
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Harold Hensel
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer's full name signature and daytime phone number, plus a nonpublishable street address. No anonymous letters are accepted. limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Letter defending IRS workers against unfair criticism
A Cedar Rapids IRS employee of 17 years rebutts a Sept 26 Gazette cartoon and letter labeling the IRS as wolves and devils. He urges fair critique, honors legitimate abuses, and defends the many dedicated personnel serving taxpayers while noting taxes fund a civilized society.
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IRS
Cedar Rapids
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Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Carl Means
Linn
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Burlington Hawkeye
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Springville
Jerome Smiskol
Peggy Kubczak
Christina Chavez
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
Justice Holmes
Mike Caufield
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