Whose judicial philosophy shapes Souter hearings
The editorial critiques Biden's push for litmus tests on David Souter's views, urging judges base decisions on existing laws. It argues for objective inquiry, condemns NOW's harsh verdicts, and contends the Senate should seek concrete, answerable positions rather than ideological pledges.
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David Souter
Senate Judiciary Committee
High Court
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Souter
Molly Ward
NOW
Judiciary Committee
Joseph Biden
Delaware
Congress urged to back a catastrophic illness plan for seniors
The piece argues that rising elderly frailty will force a nationwide need for catastrophic illness insurance. Census figures show 8.2 million of 186 million adults 15 plus require health help in 1986, with 3.2 million needing substantial daily aid. Projections warn 85 plus population surges to 6 million by 2010 and beyond 12 million by 2040, driving nursing home demand and costs. Congress should ignore protests and reexamine such a plan after a repeal last year.
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United States
Congress
Free the Baltics break up the union
A column argues for Baltic independence from Soviet rule and disunion of the USSR. It urges the United States to support orderly dissolution, autonomy for republics, and reduced Soviet military and economic power while promoting free markets and disarmament.
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Union
Washington
New York Times
Riga
Latvia
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
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Bachev
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Soviet Union
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Caesar
Elizabeth Teague
Radio Free Europe
Munich
Stanislav Shatalin
Yeltsin
Shatalin
Gorbachev
Middle East
Moscow
Judge Sackett Calls for Focus on Family Support in Child Welfare
Letter to the Gazette by Rep Joyce Nielsen endorses Sackett in dissenting on two CHINA cases. She argues courts should identify family problems and provide services, noting trauma from removal and urging parental assistance programs. Cites a terminated parental rights case. one child showed resilience after foster-care drift.
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Rosemary Sackett
Gazette News
Sackett
China
Critique of The Gazette's treatment of a public figure
Richard Z. Plasencia argues that The Gazette unfairly exhausts a retired public figure with past misdeeds and unpaid tickets. He claims journalism should avoid public shaming of seniors while noting the paper’s role involves judgments and accountability in reporting.
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the Gazette
Bromwell
Bramwell
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Gazette
Misplaced emphasis in Iowa Today aviation and auto news
Jackson Turner of Monona criticizes the Iowa Today section for front page focus on a single general aviation accident with injuries while two deadly automobile crashes are buried in a reverse page column. He questions perceived bias favoring air accidents over auto wrecks.
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Gazette
Iowa Today
Jackson Turner
Monona
Tauke Focused on Morality and Spending in Senate Race
Leighton Phillips Sr. of Manchester urges voters to back Tom Tauke, highlighting morality and fiscal restraint as Tauke’s key contrasts with Harkin. He urges a review of Tauke’s voting record, noting Tauke’s frequent “No” on bills compared to Harkin’s typical “Yes.”
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Tom Tauke
Harkin
Leighton Phillips
Manchester
Avenson’s tuition plans spark voter skepticism in Iowa
A reader criticizes liberal candidate Avenson for promising free or reduced tuition while arguing students should pay part of costs. The letter notes Iowa tuition levels and disputes his blame of textbooks on Gov. Branstad, citing his pledge to fire Marv Pomerantz and his association with Jesse Jackson and Jane Fonda’s PAC.
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Nikolai Ryzhkov
Don Avenson
UNI
Iowa
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Gov
Branstad
Sillier
Marv Pomerantz
Board of Regents
Jesse Jackson
Hanoi
Jane” Fonda
PAC
Gazette Letters Policy on Publication and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for the accuracy of readers letters nor imply a value judgment on opinions. It allows equal opportunity for publication and corrections or contradictions as deemed desirable by readers.
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Correcting a Style Note on Word Choice in Local Letters
Iowa readers discuss word choice in sentences about White Castle mystique Crime Stoppers doles out awards and the phrase stated historically are highlighted as misused or awkward In each example readers propose clearer wording such as mystique truer meanings refrain from overusing stated and improve comma placement
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Bridget Janus
Doles
A football analogy in Middle East policy by Joe Murray
The piece cites Darrell Royal and notes three possible Middle East outcomes after U S involvement. Surrounded by forces continues the conflict, fighting could occur with heavy civilian harm, or Hussein could withdraw but backslide remains likely. The writer laments being committed to the region and wishes to punt.
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Texas
Ol’ Darrell Royal
University of Texas
Middle East
Hussein
Iraq
Cox News Service
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