Editorial: fix infrastructure before more bridges fail
The Gazette laments repeated underfunding of road and bridge upkeep after the Interstate 35 disaster in Minnesota. It notes thousands of U.S. bridges rated structurally deficient and Iowa’s own tally, urges higher state and federal funding, and calls for sustained maintenance over new construction. It warns lawmakers and officials to fund ongoing repairs now.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Iowa
Linn
Johnson Counties
Cedar Rapids
U.S. 30
Cedar River
Iowa City
Iowa River
Burlington Street
Clear Creek
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Dot
DOT
Immigrant debate and faith in Gazette letters
A Gazette reader vents about immigration and religious conservatives. The letter argues for equal treatment, condemns language barriers, and describes an immigration process idea. It compares English learning expectations, social integration, and contributions to society, ending with a question about raising Iowa's gas tax.
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Peter
Jesus
God
Adam
Travolta in Fat Suit Draws Fire Over Hairspray
A critical take on John Travolta as Edna Turnblad in New Line Cinema's Hairspray notes the fat suit and lack of gay resonance, arguing the film drains the original’s boldness and racial progress clash. It contrasts with Divine and Waters for a brash, energized Broadway-to-film shock.
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John Waters
John Travolta
Baltimore
Edna Turnblad
Travolta
New York Times
Divine
Harvey Fiernlein
Disney
Edna
Shelley Winters
L.A
Danny Zuko
Stockard Channing
Rizzo
Cable
TNT
Showtime
New Line Cinema
John
Cincinnati
ABC
Brothers and Sisters
Sally Field
Saving Grace
Holly Hunter
Oklahoma City
Jack Daniel
Murrah
Grace
Hunter
For sale infrastructure deal sparks highway fears
Ed Dolan argues state and local governments lease toll roads to Cintra for upfront cash, claiming a North American Union plan under the Security and Prosperity Partnership will erode sovereignty. He cites Chicago Skyway and Indiana Tollway deals, notes Bracewell & Giulianni as Cintra's rep, and urges readers to speak out.
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America
Congress
Scooter Libby
Chicago Skyway
Cintra Concesiones de Infraestructuras
Mexico
United States
Canada
Iowa
Cintra
Bracewell & Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani
Proposal to build a border wall and mass roundup plan
The speaker suggests a two step approach to illegal immigration: construct a wall along the border and round up undocumented people without due process, forcibly removing them from the country. The language implies stripping legal rights based on status and proceeding with coercive actions.
Oil interests shield Saudis from limelight in U S critique
Cedar Rapids letter writer claims oil money directs U S policy. He accuses President Bush and Vice President Cheney of favoring Saudi Arabia and Exxon links, noting insurgent origin data from Iraq and ties to 9 11 attackers. He cites James Baker in the White House to bolster the claim.
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Bush
Cheney
Iran
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Oil
James Baker
Papa Bush
White House
Baker
Exxon Oil
Bill Calloway
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Mark Bawden
Jeff Tecklenburg
Dave Storey
The
Kim Hefley
Joe Hindley
Fox
Chuck Peters
Gazettecommunications.com
Ken Slaughter
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