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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1992
Page
6
Editorial observes candidates evading specific answers on budgets taxes health care and jobs. It urges reporters and the public to demand direct positions and accountability during campaign events.
Gov. Terry Branstad appoints Lt. Gov. Joy Corning to lead a task force reviewing about 190 state mandates imposed on local governments. The effort aims to assess need and efficiency of programs ranging from livestock to weather while noting budget constraints and the uncertain value of reforms.
A guest column argues racism and police brutality intertwine with housing and job discrimination. It recounts Rodney King’s assault and LAPD misconduct while linking urban segregation to persistent racial inequality and calls for confronting systemic racism.
The Marion Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday September 29 at 7 p m in City Council Chambers to discuss a site for a new library. After two dozen locations and three finalists one in the central business district and one on the east side remain under consideration. The board hopes to present a site recommendation to the City Council in October and invites letters calls or attendance from interested Marion residents.
A letter-writer criticizes Congressman Jim Nussle for promoting self-serving election promises while alleging deception. The piece defends him as willing to challenge wrongs and push for change, contrasting with claims about the balanced budget amendment and political accountability.
Clinton E. Berryhill argues that poverty among 15 million children and 10 million mothers fuels a push for a welfare state led by women politicians. He urges reestablishing the family by banning single sex relationships and divorce, predicting broad support from women and older men and a defeat for any pro tax agenda.
John H. Broussard argues that postwar programs and wars were funded without a trillion dollar debt, contrasting Democratic control of Congress with later Reagan era policies he deems "voodoo" and claims increased homelessness and poverty. He cites historical milestones and asks what has been gained.
The Gazette announces it does not vouch for the accuracy of letters nor imply endorsement of opinions. It offers equal opportunity for publication of contradictions or corrections suggested by readers.
Reader letter argues Bill Clinton dodged two draft notices and defects in his wartime record. The writer cites Mohammed Ali’s prison for similar actions and questions Clinton’s truthfulness and judgment versus President Nixon. Bush is favored for president in light of the draft issue.
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