Election reform urged after fear of 2004 chaos
The Gazette Editorial Board warns that 2004 election chaos could recur without reforms. It cites flawed registrations, missing names on ballots, and aggressive party tactics. It calls for uniform registration, inter-state information sharing, and voter identity verification to restore trust in the system.
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Kerry
Gazette
Colorado
Ohio
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Poppins
Dick Tracy
John Edwards
George Bush
Dick Cheney
Supreme Court
Letters critique campaigns and public safety in Iowa and Johnson County
The letter from Robbin Rekemeyer Cedar Rapids urges voting for Lonny Pulkrabek, cites radio misrepresentations by Steve Snyder, and calls for a modern joint communications center for faster fire EMS and deputy safety. It also questions Sen Grassley and praises Arthur Small and Harkin, linking policy debates on ethanol subsidies abortion and Iraq casualties to electoral choices.
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Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Steve Snyder
Snyder
Lonny Pulkrabek
Pulkrabek
Johnson County
Matt Hendricks
Iown City
Chuck Grassley
Grassley
Iowa
Pentagon
Finance Committee
Tom Harkin
Alan Guttmacher Institute
United States
Iraq
Robbin Rekemeyer
Cedar Rapids
Two Iraqi October surprises could sway U.S. vote
The piece discusses potential October surprises in Iraq that could affect the U.S. presidential election. It cites insurgent plans to strike near the Green Zone and a possible Fallujah settlement or assault, noting Iraqi officials fear a major incident or renewed fighting could shift voter perceptions and outcomes. It highlights oil-funded government influence and the uncertain electoral impact.
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U.S
Baghdad
Zuhair Hamadi
United Nations Election Team
Vietnam
Saigon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Green
Bush
Fallujah
Ayad Allawi
al-Qaida
Abu Musab
al-Zarqawi
Adil Abdel-Mahdi
Washington
Zarqawi
Dandekar Endorsed for Iowa House Seat in Marion
Supporter praises Swati Dandekar as best-qualified candidate to represent Marion and its citizens. The endorsement highlights her first two years in the Iowa House and claims she worked to secure a strong, intelligent voice for the city.
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Swati Dandekar
Iowa House
Marion
Dandekar
Bush outlines tax relief goals and opposition
President Bush argues for permanent middle class tax relief and tax cuts for job creating businesses while criticizing Kerry proposals. He highlights past reductions affecting the marriage penalty child tax credit and death tax and warns against higher taxes on families and small businesses.
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United States
Cedar Rapids Gas Prices Hit High Amid Market Greed
A reader laments returning home from Dallas to Cedar Rapids Marion where gas costs soar, blaming greed as the driver of elevated prices and prompting criticism of local fuel markets.
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Marion
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