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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1990
Page
4
The editorial notes Congress faces a full agenda before adjournment including deficit cuts, clean air law rewrite, child care, thrift industry funding, and a Supreme Court nomination for David Souter, all while Desert Shield looms and reelection campaigns approach. It warns of lame duck delays and urging voters to demand action.
A discussion on distinguishing between unwilling and unable to repay federal student loans. The piece urges policymakers to factor unemployment and low income into repayment plans while condemning those unwilling to repay as ingrates. It frames student loans as binding, comparable to major purchases, amid rising education costs.
Mark R. Horowitz argues Saddam Hussein mirrors a German historic pattern, citing Hitler, reunification rhetoric, and use of hostages and chemical weapons. The piece contrasts Western misunderstanding of Middle Eastern aims with a historic lens.
In a letter to the gazette readers argue the slower path of negotiation, including UN Resolution 242, has not stopped Palestinian suffering while Israel resists withdrawal. They compare to Patrick Henry's liberty plea and warn that one side exploits diplomacy to dodge the core issue.
Reader notes a Gazette column given to Herb Kane and argues the paper should print all extremist viewpoints. The writer asserts Kane’s piece sits beside voices from a PETA member and a Marxist student, urging equal respect for all opinions.
The author recalls initially voting no on Linn-Mar school district tax increase but shifts to comparing its cost to everyday expenses. He argues the potential loss of services from a no vote outweighs the small annual cost and urges readers to weigh what could be lost against the price.
A Prairie kindergarten student faced a frightening moment August 28 when no one helped her board the correct bus. A nearby child spotted her name tag and warned her she was on the wrong bus, prompting the girl to check each bus until she found her driver. The writer urges drivers and teachers to assist young students to ensure safe home routines.
Verla La Rose of Springville urges voters to judge candidates by truthfulness rather than party, highlighting Harkin as pro abortion and Tauke as pro life. She notes Harkin voted for large pay raises while Tauke did not and asks voters to consider who will fund big bills affecting citizens, families, schools, and the elderly.
State Sen. Wally Horn campaigns to raise the asset limit to 24000 dollars so one spouse can preserve enough resources to live on if the other enters a nursing home. He argues this safeguards elderly citizens from impoverishment and aligns with advocacy group priorities.
Experienced incumbent Burton Loupee runs for the Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education at large seat. He emphasizes attendance, preparation, and thorough questioning of school issues to serve the community. Vote urged for Loupee.
Editorial notes FDA study shows no risk to humans from bovine growth hormone which raises cow milk output about 14 percent. Some dairy farmers and opponents push bans citing fears. editors urge informed appraisal and reject resistance based on unfounded fears.
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