Social Security Reform Call by Cedar Rapids Resident
Bruce E. Johnson argues for a bipartisan Social Security reform to protect retirees years ahead. He warns of looming insolvency and prioritizes individual control over funds, contrasting Gore and Bush proposals and urging action for those retiring in 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. He cites a mounting worker retiree ratio and projected bankruptcy in 2037.
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George W. Bush
America
Bush
al Gore
Bruce E. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Republicans expose, expose, contradict on budget and policy
The text accuses Republicans of duplicity on war funding and UN dues, energy research cuts, school control, voucher plans, welfare, taxation, debt, poverty, and pay disparities. It railes against hostility to knowledgeable candidates and links rich incentives with anti worker restraint.
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United Nations
Republican Congress
Congress
Reagan
Boy George
Bush
Democrats embrace socialism in voters message
Letter by Norman R. Davis of Cedar Rapids criticizes the Democratic Party as endorsing big government programs and welfare state policies. It argues against universal healthcare, day care, college subsidies, and abortion. The author labels the party as corrupt for defending Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky affair.
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Democratic Party
Monica Lewinsky
Bill Clinton
United States
Norman R. Davis
Cedar Rapids
Use of an before historic debated in style notes
The piece compares historic vs an historic usage with examples from Gore Vidal and a county fair headline. It cites dictionaries favoring underway or under way and notes modern references generally prefer underway as one word.
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Traina
Gore Vidal
Rumford
Vidal
American Heritage Desk
American Heritage
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Eudoeamail
the Gazette
Gop
Carl Kane
Free Lance
PANO
Iowa
Conservavioriess
Sun
Suh Street
Swisher
Brenton Bank
Brenton
FDIC
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