Iowa Values Fund redux faces renewed push in 2005
The Gazette argues the Iowa Values Fund, started in 2003 as a $503 million program, has grown recruitment, created or saved jobs, and expanded business. HF 850 would track outcomes, while regions and cultural districts expand beyond business aid, seeking a long-term $700 million, 10-year funding to sustain growth.
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Grow Sowa Values Fund
House
Senate
Iowa Values Fund
Iowa
Technology Innovation
University of Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Pope John Paul II view on church authority and flag honor
The letter argues that the pope cannot change church teachings and that his role is to teach historic doctrine. It questions the presidential half staff honor for a Catholic prelate, suggesting broader consideration of who merits such tribute and noting other faith leaders like Desmond Tutu or Gandhi.
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America
Christ
Jesus Christ
U.S
Nized
Desmond Tutu
Mahatma Gandhi
Pat Robertson
Frances Hansen
Cedar Rapids
Exclusion of Carter a black mark for Bush
The article voices disbelief that Jimmy Carter was not invited to the John Paul II funeral, noting Carter welcomed John Paul II to the White House and urging inclusive respect across parties and religions. It calls the denial a sad mark on the current administration.
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Bush
Jimmy Carter
John Paul II
White House
United States
Private accounts won’t solve Social Security insolvency
A reader argues that private accounts fail to address Social Security’s looming funding crisis. The piece accuses trustee Thom as Saving of bias, cites market downturn risks, and calls for accountability and due diligence. It also challenges war coverage and oil-for-food revelations cited by Christian Aid. Greta Anderson Iowa City.
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Wall Street
Thomas
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Russia
France
China
Britain
Italy
Turkey
Jordan
Security Council
United States
Gazette
Christian Aid
Saddam
America
Greta Anderson
Iowa City
Barbour Emerges as 2008 Dark Horse in GOP Race
The March issue notes Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour as the current GOP hot candidate in early 2008 race chatter. Despite doubt about running, his background as a governor and ally network boost his outsider appeal. Polls show Giuliani leading with McCain second. Barbour not yet listed.
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Iowa
Haley Barbour
Mississippi
Barbour
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Bush
Rogers
Reagan White House
Republican National Committee
GOP
Congress
Washington
Haley
Grover Norquist
Friedrich Hayek
Lee Atwater
Karl Rove
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