Johnson County urged to build new jail to ease overcrowding
The Gazette argues Johnson County must consider a new jail as overcrowding worsens. It cites aging facilities built in 1981, high per day costs for out-of-county inmates, and potential regional cooperation opportunities including shared facilities and improved safety communications.
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Lonny Pulkrabek
Bodhisattvas in Buddhism and political outrage
This letter discusses Tibetan and Soto Zen Buddhism with praise for the bodhisattva ideal and activism. It condemns a Texas group touting satanic Bush messages, questions Sheriff Zeller on a local crash, and references Joe Wilson and the Rove leak as examples of political controversy. The writer, Terry Wahls, signs from Iowa City.
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Bush
America
Joe Wilson
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Karl Rove
Department of Justice
Alberto Gonzales
White House
Rove
Terry Wahls
Iowa City
Springville Crossing Scrutinized Amid Community Debate
July coverage details residents and officials examining traffic safety at Springville Crossing. City council debates study findings, funding, and potential signal upgrades as commuters seek relief.
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Springville Crossing
Roberts nomination could reshape affirmative action policy
The piece argues Supreme Court nominee John Roberts might more impactfully affect racial preference programs than abortion rights. It notes past rulings on University of Michigan admissions and warns that Roberts’ background could lead to skepticism of race-based preferences, with long-term implications for college, workplace, and contracting decisions.
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Sandra Day O’connor
Roberts
U.S. Court of Appeals
Justice Department
Ted Kennedy
Massachusetts
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Law School
O’connor
Florida
California
Texas
Jeb Bush
Kennedy & Co
Medicaid cuts threaten disabled in Missouri and Tennessee
Disability activists protest TennCare and Missouri Medicaid reductions as governors push tighter eligibility, fewer benefits, and new limits on essential equipment. In Tennessee 226 323 thousand may lose coverage and vent users face funding loss. Missouri cuts end adult dental care and cap prescriptions and prosthetics funding. Activists occupy Gov. Breeden's office after court defeats.
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Phil Bredesen
Bredesen
Matt
Blunt
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