Editorial calls for balanced tweaks to endangered species policy
The piece urges careful modification of the Endangered Species Act amid debate on habitat protection and jobs. It warns against sweeping reform while defending nature's role and urging lawmakers to pursue middle ground and reasonable updates.
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Republicans Realistic Critique After Clinton Tax Admission
The piece argues Republican celebrations over President Clinton admitting 1993 tax hikes were overblown. It urges GOP to show leadership in Congress, address Medicare cuts versus tax cuts, and pursue policies benefiting all citizens rather than gloating about a Democrat error.
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Jury nullification sparked by Iowa judge criticized
A Iowa reader defends jury nullification against a judge's stance and a proposed HF130 bill. The letter argues juries retain final power to judge laws, acting as a check on government and protecting liberty, with references to the Declaration of Independence and historical tyranny. Systems of government and the role of juries are debated.
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William Eads
Iowa
Iowa Bar Association
Iowa Court System
Iowa Bar
House of Representatives
Great Britain
Opposition to Tree of Five Seasons Draws Criticism
Readers urge Cedar Rapids to prioritize feeding and housing the hungry over spending more than 500000 on a Tree of Five Seasons. Letters criticize the project as commercial art and call for a public contest or logo instead. Citizens from Linn County weigh in on priorities and local symbolism.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
E.F
Pat” Kane
Marion
Robert M.L. Johnson
Don Thomas launches DART graffiti cleanup program
Cedar Rapids Streets Department under Don Thomas partners with Linn County Attorney's Office to use Delin quency Alternative To Residential Treatment. DART assigns supervised cleanup of graffiti on city property with tools supplied by the department.
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Gazette follow-up on Million Man March in Cedar Rapids
Ralph Dick Kuehl of Swisher urges The Gazette to gather Cedar Rapids march participants to report personal gains from speeches and planned actions to improve local conditions. He calls for a monitor system to track follow-up actions and results across communities nationwide.
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Gazette letter policy for readers submissions
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown print with the letter. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax 319 398 5846 or email Gazette Net on Flowa 368 8800 CompuServe 75144 1041 internet 75144 1041 compuserve com.
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All must follow universe's creator Alan Keyes speaks in Cedar Rapids
Alan Keyes, GOP presidential hopeful, told parents in Cedar Rapids on September 17 that abortion becomes law when allowed and urged adherence to God’s truth and the Ten Commandments for justice. He argued life decisions are personal and questioned who is responsible for the next generation.
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GOP
Cedar Rapids
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