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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2008
Page
4
Iowa Labor Commission reports 57 juvenile workers ages 14 to 17 were found employed illegally at Agriprocessors Postville plant with reports of chemical exposure and use of prohibited tools. The case ties to wider federal immigration probes with six supervisors accused of aiding illegal workers.
A reader questions what rights the Founders intended and critiques modern law enforcement tricks, juror rights, insurance practices, and political commentary. The letter cites Iowa laws, bad faith insurers, and remarks on McCain Obama coverage.
The McCain campaign released a critique linking Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, aiming to cast Obama as a celebrity. The piece drew extensive media play and sparked debate over race, media coverage, and subliminal messaging in campaign ads.
Gerry Barr argues that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right as declared by the Supreme Court. He contends that a well regulated militia referred to in the founding era meant local townsmen with their own firearms, urging readers to recall American history to understand the right.
Community leaders question the Rebuild Iowa Commission’s effectiveness in aiding flood recovery across the Corridor. Officials tout funding plans and.project timelines while residents seek faster, targeted relief to flood-impacted areas.
The piece discusses city sale of properties to new owners who may install modular homes within six months. Utilities would be cheaper, rehab costs cited at $70,000 with modular homes starting at $49,000. A new subdivision could yield $110,000+ valuations and higher future property taxes. Accessibility concerns over the soccer field location are noted. Richard Hrvol
A proposal urges placing modular homes on flood prone County Home Road parcels. It argues many derelict houses with structural issues should be demolished by the city, which owns 200 acres suitable for soccer fields and building lots to be sold at low interest.
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