Imperfect NAFTA is not all evil
The Gazette editors argue NAFTA is not perfect yet not catastrophic and critique Rep. Dick Gephardt for opposing it in 1993 and now. They concede trade has mixed effects, boosting cheaper goods and expanding some US jobs while harming others, urging objective debate among Democratic candidates.
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Beauty and fame breed rocky love, and perilous coups
The piece argues that glamorous couples often collide with infidelity and restless appetite. It cites Halle Berry, Uma Thurman, and Jennifer Lopez as examples, noting that beauty attracts challenge and risk. Celebrities’ lives show that money and looks don’t guarantee stability.
Bush's clash over Iraq leadership and White House role
The piece analyzes competing Bush administration voices on postwar Iraq led by Bush Powell Cheney and Rice. It notes Rumsfeld's complaint over Rice's task force and Lugar's remark that four speeches showed distinct views. The author argues the president’s dominance remains intact and internal debate is healthy.
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Readers urge caution on gambling and praise Dubuque area
A letter by Andrew J. Larimore commends the Grand Harbor Hotel and National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque, praising its water park and cleanliness and inviting Cedar Rapids officials to visit. Ronald S. Connerly and Robert L. Jacob oppose casino expansion in Linn County, arguing gambling harms communities, drains tax revenue, and increases social service costs, urging informed votes in the November ballot.
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Outsourcing drives job losses and local displacement
The Gazette notes that global outsourcing harms Cedar Rapids employment with large numbers of local jobs threatened or lost as firms like Big Pond Technologies move positions overseas. An estimate links outsourcing to about 15 percent of 2.8 million global job losses, while readers debate a simple Do Not Call principle.
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