Bonds for Iowa roads beat toll booths
Iowa should fund highway needs by bonds rather than tolls. The piece argues that fixing Interstate 235 and other roads is essential for economic welfare and that current revenue may be insufficient. It urges considering bonds while noting a 50 year gap since such financing. It cautions Des Moines centric views and emphasizes shared responsibility for all Iowans.
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Des Moines
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
IDOT
Tom Aller
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Debate on sex offender laws and chemical castration in Iowa
The article reviews whether state treatment programs for sex offenders should include chemical castration for those who prey on children. It notes Richard Abrahamson’s return from Eldora, concerns about recidivism, and calls for zones near schools, while acknowledging constitutional limits and varied international experiences. The piece advocates enlightened treatment and public vigilance.
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Waterloo
Richard D. Abrahamson
Eldora
Knife Point
Iowa
Abrahamson
Terry Branstad
California
Florida
Georgia
Montana
Chicago Tribune
Texas
Europe
the Tribune
Clinton tapes and the White House cover up allegations
The piece critiques Clinton era tape controversy and White House stonewalling. It questions the completeness of released WHCA footage and suggests more recordings exist. It cites Lanny Davis and media reaction as part of a broader pattern of spin and partisan framing surrounding campaign finance reform debates.
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WHCA
White House
Kaffee Klatsching
Res
Nixon
Deep Six
Clinton
Davis
Davis & Co
Letters to the Gazette on Iowa concealed carry rules
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes Iowa concealed carry laws, arguing permit decisions hinge on sheriff discretion and that self defense is not a valid reason. The writer contrasts Iowa with Washington state, calls for clearer criteria, and notes submission details for future Gazette letters.
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Cedar Rapids
Sheriff's Office
Washington State
Iowa
Gazette
Bluestem landfill gamble versus transfer station threat
The writer argues that predicting outcomes of the coming competition between a new landfill and a private transfer station is uncertain. The piece analyzes citizen risks in investing in a landfill and suggests that a low investment transfer station could avoid the dangers of a high volume landfill, protecting county taxpayers.
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Bluestem
Gazette
Illinois
Shareholder power and soft money in campaign finance debate
The piece argues that business funds dominate soft money in campaigns and a Shareholder Protection Act could curb this by giving stock owners more say and mandatory disclosure. It rails against anti shareholder ideas, questions the practicality of investor monitoring, and contrasts corporate governance with union funding. It notes union money is only about five percent and criticizes anti union bias in politics.
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Congress
Trent Lott
Lott
Nixon White House
Ronald Reagan
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
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Simon
William Powers
New Republic
Powers
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Peter Jennings
NBC
Tom Brokaw
Jennings
Brokaw
Oval Office
James
Pinkerton
Newsday
Tena
Realy
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Office of
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Washington
Robert Reno
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