Ships in Ghost Fleet Hole Yet Iowa Still Serves Amid Waste Push
The USS Iowa, commissioned in 1943, remains active while a dozen other ships head for recycling in the ghost fleet near San Francisco Bay. Cedar Rapids residents install a green roof at Water Tower Place, a first for the city and a demonstration site. Dr Chris Buresh reports buying $26000 tents for Haitians as the rainy season nears.
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FEMA rules leave detached structures on floodhomes intact
In Cedar Rapids demolition crews remove hundreds of flood damaged homes but detached garages and sheds may stay standing due to FEMA disaster fund rules. The city must later remove those free standing buildings and cover the cost. The process remains a hurdle in federal disaster aid. STD CASES UP: Linn County records 1000 plus cases in 2009 with statewide totals and demographic notes.
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Sutliff Bridge funding split fuels local debate
Readers clash over Johnson County plans to use 1.8 million from FEMA for a bridge project while others urge restraint. Letters cite Sutliff Bridge reconstruction, Mahaffey Bridge upgrades, and taxmoney waste, with opinions on politics and public spending.
Faulty assumptions dangerous for economy
Robbin Rekemeyer from Cedar Rapids condemns flawed premises behind the health care reform bill citing past subprime mortgage failures and misrated mortgage backed securities. The author warns these faulty assumptions could undermine economic recovery and fiscal integrity.
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If We Europeanize who will become the new America
The piece argues America may euro zone patterns with VAT and larger government. It contrasts liberal and conservative views on welfare states and growth, notes Europe relies on US defense, and contemplates innovation and outlays. It cites Krugman Boskin Steyn and comments by Jonah.
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It should not hurt to be a child column
Guest column urges early intervention in child development to prevent abuse and support healthy brain growth. Cites Linn County abuse rises 2008 09 and St Luke's Center increases, tied to flood and economy stress. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. calls for community help and resources. Beula Dvorak Young Parents Network program director notes.
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