Call for repeal of Davis Bacon Act faces political gridlock
Editorial argues the Davis Bacon Act, a relic requiring local prevailing wages on federal construction, costs taxpayers up to 600 million annually and limits opportunities for non union and minority workers. It urges modernization instead of repeal, noting Democratic resistance and looming presidential veto.
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Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
Edward Kennedy
Peregrine falcon nests in Cedar Rapids bank box
A peregrine falcon sits over eggs in a nesting box on the Firstar Bank roof in downtown Cedar Rapids. A TV monitor in the bank lobby shows the scene as restocking efforts since 1989 bring raptors back to the area. The article notes the falcon's ecological role and environment indicators.
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Firstar Bank
Steve Atherton
Parks and Recreation
Kirkwood Community College
Atherton
Iowa
Baptists confront anti Semitism and synagogue ties
The Alliance of Baptists issues a bold confession calling Christians to renounce anti Jewish interpretations and vows to honor Israel. The statement, drafted by Rev G David Yeager, follows Vatican II era dialogue and aims to strip prejudice from scripture.
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Alliance of Baptists
Southern Baptist Convention
G. David Yeager
College Parkway Baptist Church
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore
Institute For Christian-Jewish Studies
Baltimore Hebrew University
Alliance
Yeager
Letters to the Gazette on tax fairness and a flat rate
A reader from Iowa City argues against taxing the rich at higher rates. He contends fairness means everyone pays the same percentage, criticizing liberal calls for higher taxes on the wealthy and praising a flat 17 percent rate as simple and equal.
Gazette invites reader letters to 300 words
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only name and hometown will be published. Address submissions to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email details are provided for submissions.
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Cedar Rapids
Reverence for life in debate over preborn disability
Joyce Evans of Cedar Rapids argues that disabled preborn children are precious and should be protected. She cites legal and academic opinions, including New Jersey Supreme Court language on a mother's right to life and broader ethical questions about terminating or continuing pregnancies amid deformities.
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New Jersey Supreme Court
American Psychological Association
James Watson
Barbara Smoker
Albert Schweitzer
Breaking the silence on sexual assault and prevention
A guest column urges breaking community silence about sexual violence. It cites YWCA data on crisis calls and survivors, notes that abuse affects all ages and genders, and outlines four principles of compassionate response and education to reduce victimization. The piece calls for volunteerism, funding, and public awareness to empower action.
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Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith
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