Editorial questions value of unscheduled debates in 1990s race
The piece argues debates often lack substance and resemble speeches more than true exchanges. It suggests Clinton and Bush should hold at least two joint appearances to let voters judge content and hopes a face‑to‑face encounter could yield genuine goals and ideas.
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Tailhook civil suit over alleged 1990 1991 mistreatment
The piece questions the California women's $2.5 million per person damages suits against the Tailhook Association and a hotel citing public scandal and possible publicity gains. It notes the authors doubt civil litigation will increase public awareness and compares the lawsuits to racial bias cases.
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Questioning the Poverty in America Census Report
A columnist attacks the Census Bureau's poverty figures, arguing the agency omits food stamps Medicaid public housing and welfare outlays in its 1991 poverty estimates claiming the stated 35.7 million poor is false and misleading.
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Phonus Bolonus and Poverty Figures in Census Debate
The Heritage Foundation challenges Census poverty measures arguing many households own homes and assets while claiming 13 924 annual cash income defines poverty. The piece contrasts true poverty with statistical definitions and notes political use of figures in the Bush Clinton race.
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Double standard on rights guarantees letter sparks confusion
The Sept. 10 letter discusses lost documents and identification requirements for handgun purchases. The writer describes locating two identifiers but notes missing details like birthday and address, questioning legality and urging the writer to verify facts with the county sheriff over background checks and waiting periods.
ERA’s effects through state cases and laws traced
The letter argues the ERA’s consequences are clear and harmful, citing Iowa voting impacts and precedents from Connecticut Washington and Minnesota. It notes public funding of abortion, removal of protective labor laws, coed sports mandates, and proposed bills to erase sex distinctions, urging concrete understanding of ERA actions.
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Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for the accuracy of letters or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and provides equal opportunity for publication of opposing views.
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Iowa City Considers Pesticide Aware Ordinance
City Council weighing a lawn chemical awareness ordinance requiring larger universal symbol signs pre notification signs and a mechanism to reduce accidental applications The measure backed by local experts faces opposition from the pesticide industry amid concerns over health risks and long term effects including cancer and neurological disease
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