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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2004
Page
4
The Gazette argues for a narrowly crafted assault weapons ban sunset rules and enhanced safeguards. It notes 1994 legislation faced loopholes and calls for balanced, fact based debate with NRA input while supporting safer storage and sale practices.
At a Linn County conservation meeting, residents pressed for public discussion on blocking the Highway 100 extension via a 100 acre gift to the Rock Island Preserve. Critics urged reopening talks while officials claimed no compromise was possible, citing Tower Terrace Road as an alternative previously rejected.
A reader speculates that body parts were moved in vans to an undisclosed Basra area overnight. The letter condemns President Bush and the administration for alleged lies cited in a Waxman investigation. It contrasts biblical nonviolence with modern pre emptive strikes and laments ongoing costs of war.
A Tehran Times report via Al Jazeera alleges March 13 night unloading of long range missile parts by U S and British forces from cargo ships. It cites 1980s and 90s weapons parts tied to Eastern European firms backing the Bush campaign and notes a Labor Department link. Justice Clarence Thomas's wife supervised transition resume screening amid recusal questions. The piece asserts a 5 4 vote outcome and implies Gore could be president if two votes changed.
The March 24 column notes two Supreme Court justices faced conflicts of interest during Bush v Gore. Justice Scalia had two sons practicing law, raising questions on recusal and influence in the controversial 2000 election decision.
The Republican led Legislature has reduced school budgets for years, forcing educators to do more with less and prompting many to leave the profession. The piece cites Rep Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids as a consistent advocate for full funding and university research to spur economic development.
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