ERA letter debate heats Iowa ERA ballot drive
Readers argue the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment will raise insurance rates and trigger abortion and gay rights battles. Letters from Jo Ann Zimmerman, James Niemeyer, and others claim ERA risks include expanded litigation and taxpayer costs, while opponents and supporters frame equality as key.
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Michael Davis
Davis
Iowa
Federal Court of Maryland
Connecticut Superior Court
Doe
Eleanor Smeal
Gloria Steinem
ERA
NOW
NARAL
ACLU
James E. Niemeyer Guttenberg
Senate
Board of Regents
House
Margaret Heaverlo
22Nd Ave
Four more years? Voter laments 1980s economic pain and health care
A reader recounts rising costs and job losses under Republican administrations, criticizes health insurance limits and airline union actions, and urges the press to present facts over pundits. The letter argues for independent analysis of the 1992 race and pleads for newsworthy clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Bush
Quayle
Ronald Reagan
Branstad Pushes Spending Reform Before Tax Hike
A reader urges voters to assess candidates on tax and spending reform. Supporters praise Branstad’s stance and call for opposing lawmakers who opposed the Taxpayers Rights Amendment and Balanced Budget Amendment, echoing Perot’s call to act.
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Branstad
U.S
Congress
Technobabble and PC Phrases Spark Commentary
Willard R. Cowen of 830 18th St. SE weighs in on political correctness and modern jargon, noting the shift from blunt expressions to technical euphemisms. He considers the trend a curious cultural phenomenon.
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Willard R. Cowen
18Th St. SE
Marion resident endorses Senator Paul Pate for senior needs
A longtime local resident backs Senator Paul Pate highlighting his voting record on senior issues and spending reform as the right choice to lead efforts and implement changes for the community.
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Marion
Sen
Paul Pate
Pate
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Sandra Wolcott
Brentwood
Robert Plattenberger
Martelle
Jo Ann Zimmerman
West Des Moines
Nies
Bill Clinton
George Bush
the Gazette
Rapport
Ite
Aus
Mark
Wire Eile Mall
Lindale Mall
Old Capitol Center
Dushey
Midland
Midland Savings Bank
7Th Avenue
Edgewood Plaza
N.W
Cedar Rapids
Highway 151
Mount Vernon Road
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