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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2004
Page
4
The Gazette reflects on Ted Stilwill’s nine years as Iowa education director. Critics praised his stance against key No Child Left Behind provisions while supporters cited apathy from the public and limited major achievements. The piece notes stalled school-merger ideas and the unsure fate of the Iowa Child project.
Gov. Tom Vilsack will launch Iowa's 25 cent commemorative coin with ceremonies planned in Des Moines and Mount Pleasant. Cedar Rapids is expected to play a central role due to Grant Wood's Arbor Day painting and the city's ties to the artwork.
The letter writer accuses John Kerry of four months in Vietnam and cites his Senate record including tax votes and war stances. It contrasts Kerry with George W. Bush praising Bush as an honest leader and urging votes for Bush in November.
The piece urges Americans to study candidates who support families and workers over corporations. It argues for affordable health care education jobs and retirement security and cautions against leaders who risk service members and civilians for political theatrics while promising environmental protection or corporate protection.
Michael Tanner argues Kerry has not stated a plan to fix Social Security. The article contrasts Kerry’s rejection of privatization and benefit cuts with Bush’s privately invest option, noting looming deficits and calls for explicit policy proposals. It cites projections of deficits through 2018 and beyond and suggests tax increases as the remaining path.
The article argues Kerry’s election would cost Americans as the economy shows strong growth with the GDP rising for three quarters. It notes tax cuts under the current administration have increased take home pay.
The column riffs on divorce as a social instrument from child to boss to neighbors. It imagines absurd cases like a 14 year old divorcing his father after a murder conviction and one way marriages to celebrities. The piece satire highlights disposability in American life and political cycles.
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