Republicans push to win more Iowa attorney general seats
The piece notes a GOP effort to expand control of state attorney general offices in 2002 while outlining Iowa's history of split party leadership between the governor and AG. Richard Turner’s past, Tom Miller’s tenure, and Bonnie Campbell’s era frame a cautious partisan forecast. State Rep. David Millage challenges Miller for the GOP nomination.
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Richard Turner
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Robert Ray
Tom Miller
Bonnie Campbell
Campbell
Miller
Terry Branstad
David Millage
Davenport
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Dollar debate misfires as Farm Bureau pushes devaluation
Tom Donelson argues devaluing the dollar would weaken the economy and spark global currency wars. He favors a dollar with a price rule and broader free trade to stabilize markets and aid American farmers selling abroad.
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Bush Administration
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Civility for Al Lenway Praised Over City Council Attacks
A citizen defends Al Lenway as a World War II veteran and respected community figure. He condemns city council members for public humiliation and urges a civil, principled approach in elections and governance. He credits Lenway with patriotic sacrifice and calls for dignity toward all veterans.
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Veterans Memorial Commission
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Hy-Vee store funding spark in Cedar Rapids debate
Richard F. Swanson of Cedar Rapids criticizes a city hearing on funding Hy-Vee tied to politics and taxpayer money. He argues the mayor and allied groups push the project for personal or political gain, opposing public funding and likening it to aiding Bill Gates buying a personal computer.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Democratic Party
Renaissance Group
Hy-Vee
Bill Gates
Richard F. Swanson
Cedar Rapids
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Doozy Questions on Subzero Forever Forever and Brand New
Margaret Kubicek poses three tricky word questions about subzero forever since and brand new. Sources vary on hyphenation and usage with Webster Oxford and AP Stylebook weighing in. The piece notes no dictionary agrees on forever since framing and mentions bran-new as an allowed variant.
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Random House
Daisy
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