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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1995
Page
4
The piece discusses Vice President Al Gore's weekend campaign stops aimed at independents in Iowa. It argues Gore and Clinton should focus on positive platform details to win centrist voters, rather than demonizing Republicans. It notes readers value clear positions and less attack language.
The Senate bill includes $8 billion for child care for single mothers required to work. President Clinton supports the Senate plan unless it shifts toward the House version, while Moynihan threats to withhold support if he opposes the veto.
The Iowa Gazette notes faster results due to high tech gear yet several counties still file late, notably Jones County with paper ballots and West Branch District write ins delaying outcomes. Election night remains social as reporters and families gather, but the practice of overnight returns is waning nationwide with improved systems.
A columnist argues that federal campaign financing and soft money loopholes disadvantage independents. If Colin Powell ran without party affiliation, he would receive no public funds and be capped at $1,000 from individuals. Despite potential broad support, independents lag behind major parties by about $75 million, fueling calls for reform.
Rich Patterson hails the vast majority of people as solid folks who uphold dignity and compassion despite daily stress. He notes few abusers, praising those who treat family, co workers, and neighbors with respect and contribute to community life in Cedar Rapids.
The writer argues older high school teens should be allowed to work full time to support themselves or dependents. They claim part-time hours leave little for rent food and bills and that changes could reduce street life and hardship.
A widow with 30 years BCBS coverage criticizes insurance regulation amid Blue Cross Blue Shield conversion plans. She faces loss of group coverage as Means Agency folds, price jumps from 38 to 240 monthly, and denial of affordable individual plans due to risk factors. She seeks solutions and a possible group for individuals seeking insurance.
In a Sept. 8 column on pronoun use Kane notes awareness of grammar while critiquing a TOMA ad that misuses pronouns. The reader urges correct language and warns against printing the error across 72 business categories.
A reader argues the Kennedy High School policy banning the Confederate flag keeps students in school rather than in the parking lot using drugs and urges officials to praise the youth instead of criticizing them.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge reader opinions in letters. It invites corrections from readers and says conflicting views may be published in future issues.
The Gazette welcomes public business letters and guest columns but notes not all can be printed. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number. Anonymous letters are not printed and editing may occur.
The Linn County supervisors push for a new multi million dollar building to improve service claiming current offices underperform. They cite few service windows and staff on breaks as reasons for inefficiency and taxpayer burden. A critic questions crime impact and predicts more weekend tickets.
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