Reshaping the food pyramid editorial
The Gazette urges updating the Food Pyramid as dietary guidelines evolve. It notes nine key recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, including variety within calories and increased fruit and vegetable intake, with public comments open through Sept. 27.
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Debates Will Decide This Election in the Campaign Year
The piece notes upcoming presidential debates between Bush and Kerry starting September 30 in Coral Gables and continuing October 8 in St. Louis and October 13 in Tempe. It contrasts Bush and Kerry records, warns of harsh campaigning, and cites Kerry's 1971 Congress testimony and later ads linking him to trial lawyers.
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Community Forum letters critique Bush Iraq policy
Cedar Rapids reader argues against Iraq invasion citing lack of justification and leadership. He urges papers to cover Abu Ghraib, No Child Left Behind, media consolidation, health care, inflation, oil, and the Iraq death toll to help voters make informed decisions.
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Abu Ghraib
China
U.S
Iraq
Bush defends ads as Kerry condemns specific spots
The piece argues President Bush has not condemned individual ads while urging a halt to all 527 spots. Kerry condemns and disavows targeted ads, with critics saying Bush dodges direct rebukes and uses wordplay to distract from broader coverage.
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Kerry and McCain War Record Attacks Recirculated
The piece accuses Republicans of attacking Kerry’s service record and recalls how George W. Bush allegedly manipulated McCain’s case. It cites draft deferments claimed for Cheney and Nixon era figures, accusing the GOP of dirty tricks and lies.
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The Teacher Who Transformed a Class of Lost Dreams
Jon M. Andes recalls a struggling third grade class labeled by others as incapable. A new teacher arrived, chatted with each student, offered praise, and gifted pencils and a book, showing how high expectations and care can reshape hope, effort, and future learning. Andes, superintendent in Worcester County Maryland, reflects on teaching’s enduring power.
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Bush Criticizes Bush on Terrorist Pursuit
A reader asserts President Bush offers no leadership in pursuing terrorists and questions the GOP claim of relentless pursuit of al Qaida and Osama bin Laden. The letter challenges Bush's effectiveness in leading national security efforts.
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