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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2002
Page
4
The Gazette editorial notes a second West Nile death within ten days and 34 Iowa cases, with Illinois reporting over 30 fatalities. It argues against blanket spraying and favors habitat reduction to curb mosquito breeding, citing experts and public health optimism.
The writer urges The Gazette to curb liberals over the New Jersey Senate race and questions national Democratic involvement. He praises Supreme Court views on constitutional changes and argues for Senate control to allow conservative appointments, referencing Tom Daschle and Antonin Scalia.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown will be published. Address is The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email provided for submission.
The piece argues Iowa’s 1990s tax policy worsened inequality as the rich gained from cuts while the poor paid a higher share of a smaller income. It cites a 37 percent income rise for the rich versus 13 percent for the poorest fifth, and notes a 1992 sales tax rise with a 1997 income tax cut. It promotes the Fisher Bruner IPP report and urges public discussion ahead of the 2002 election.
Mental illness spurs policy calls during Mental Illness Awareness Week. WHO tallies 815000 suicides in 2000 and notes death by self harm as a top global and youth death cause. Only a fraction of patients receive adequate care. parity bills seek insurance reform. Iowa Psychiatric Association urges candidates to back lifesaving treatment.
The Cedar Rapids letter alleges GOP challenger Greg Ganske aired a TV spot using a paid actress to claim Harkin taxed Social Security. It notes HR 1900 tied to Reagan era reform, cites CQ and SSA data, and argues most Iowans are not taxed on Social Security. Sara Riley.
A supporter urges voting for Steve Lukan of New Vienna for state representative District 32. The endorsement highlights honesty courage and leadership from high school to the navy, plus stances on abortion budget drug costs small business farming schools and rural parochial funding. Vote on Nov 5.
A reader criticizes Cedar Rapids City Council for proposing a citywide smoking ban in dining and drinking venues. The letter argues owners should decide, questions impact on business, and warns of voting consequences for council members.
A candidate vows to overcome partisan divides in Iowa's Legislature, urging cooperation on education and the economy. The message pledges to act in the district's best interests and seeks cross party collaboration to address key issues.
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