Cedar Rapids debates recreation funding and plans
The Gazette argues for a bottom up approach to expanding Cedar Rapids recreation. It notes past tax referendums funded pools and stadiums, cites low support for a $10 million indoor center, and urges a community driven plan with private and state funding.
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Cedar Rapids
Paul Pate
North Liberty
YMCA
Bush allies with Pakistan despite military rule and elusive bin Laden
The letter criticizes U S policy linking allies with Pakistan under Gen Musharraf while an unelected regime remains in power and Osama bin Laden remains at large. It argues fighter jets aid a government that oppresses its people and risks regional democracy.
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Bush
Pakistan
Osama bin Laden
Pervez Musharraf
India
U.S
Iraq
White House
United States
Rima Khalaf Hunaidi
U.N
Khalaf
Lebanon
Arab democracy debate stirs Cedar Rapids letters
A Cedar Rapids reader voices discontent with city government policies on budgets recreation parks and streets and urges reforms. Separate commentary discusses Arab democracy, U N development goals, and U S policy in the Middle East, urging internal reform and measured outside help.
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Cedar Rapids
Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park, But the Parks Department
City Fields
Streets Department
Council Street
United States
Middle East
U.S
U.N
Undp
Darfur
Sudan
Bush
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