Shock of the Sept. 11 attack is
A reflective piece on expressions of faith after the World Trade Center attacks, noting that hopeful religious statements can hurt survivors. It discusses the coexistence of many faiths in America, the emotional impact on those grieving, and the need to preserve religious tolerance as a national value.
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New York City
Washington, D.C
World Trade Center
Community of Religions
America
United States
Ganske's Health Care Stand Plagues Bush Ties in 2002 Bid
Iowa congressman R Greg Ganske pushes patient rights and HMO lawsuits amid a 2002 Senate race against Tom Harkin. His stance puts him at odds with Bush on health care while aligning with his physician's perspective and drawing quiet audience reactions.
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Bush
Senate
Tom Harkin
Ganske
CQ Weekly
Karen Foerster
House
Greg Ganske
Linn County residents urged to vote yes on Oct 2
Linn County Board of Supervisors urges residents to approve the one cent local option sales tax distribution to accelerate a five year road and bridge plan. The measure would channel about 4.8 million to rural areas, with Cedar Rapids receiving roughly 15 million for pools. Balloting runs 7 am to 8 pm October 2 for unincorporated areas.
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Linn County
Walker
Walford
Cedar Rapids
Ken. Stone
Iowa State University
Board of Supervisors
Department of Transportation
Call for global unity after mass tragedy
A speaker urges nations to come together to comfort victims, assist with blood and money, and seek peace. They condemn the killing of thousands and vow that perpetrators will be found and punished, calling for a united, peaceful world.
Neighbors Unite Across War Debate In Shared Flag Moment
A northwest side neighborhood recalls a gulf war argument between a computer whiz and a gulf war veteran. On Sept 15 they set an American flag at half staff together, helped by both men, then shook hands. The author praising unit and patriotism.
45 million reasons why health care system fails
Two readers challenge Aug 16 claim that Canada models a universal U S system. The letter notes misprescriptions, rising premiums, growing uninsured and underinsured, and criticizes for profit health care as failing with 45 million uninsured.
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Canada
U.S
Reader criticizes Sept 12 Gazette for publishing World Trade Center image
A Cedar Rapids reader expresses horror at a Gazette and television coverage showing a man falling from the World Trade Center. She calls for better judgment in what images are published to avoid distressing readers and children.
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Sept. 12
Gazette
Gazette letter submission guidelines in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown will appear with the letter. Submissions to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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