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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2004
Page
4
The Gazette argues a clear power future lies in nuclear energy but notes radioactive waste disposal remains a core obstacle. It highlights a Court of Appeals ruling on the Nevada challenge to the Yucca Mountain site near Las Vegas and critiques EPA standards for too strict long term radiation limits.
A 1995 NAS report cited a 480000 year period for certain risks while an EPA 10000 year standard applies. NEI notes NAS findings do not cover policy. Congress could affirm the 10000 year standard to resolve appeals court objections, as Nevada residents and other states weigh the long isolation time and past billions spent on studies.
The Gazette notes IPERS faces a roughly 1.2 billion shortfall due to investment declines and calls for legislative action. urged measures include increasing contributions from both employees and employers to secure retiree benefits and avoid partisan obstruction. The piece emphasizes fiscal responsibility and cross‑party cooperation.
Doug Wead surveys the children of presidents, noting higher divorce and premature deaths among heirs while detailing the Bush and Kerry daughters' fragile public roles. The piece highlights the clash between public identity and personal life, stressing the enduring burden of presidential lineage.
Detroit Free Press editorial urges renewed U S focus on Afghanistan where Taliban remnants unite with al Qaida and intensify actions against the new government and troops. It cites 6600 U S troops versus 130000 in Iraq, aid worker deaths, and delayed elections as justification for renewed commitment in the mountains along the Pakistan border.
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