Congress urged to fund 40 percent for special education
The Gazette Editorial Board argues Congress must honor IDEA by funding 40 percent of per pupil costs for special education. It notes the federal share has hovered near 15 percent, while House Republicans demand fixes before more money. Sen Harkin and Sen Hagel push to lock in 40 percent by 2007, 2010.
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R-Neb
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Ohio
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D-Mass
Too many people behind bars editorial in the Washington Post
The Washington Post editorial notes the U S incarceration rate rose from 333 000 in 1960 to 2 million by 2000 and has since fallen slightly. It cites state prison costs at roughly 25 to 30 billion dollars annually and highlights racial disparities with black males in their 20s far more likely to be imprisoned than whites or Hispanics. The piece argues the system de-emphasizes rehabilitation, warns of relapse, and discusses California’s shift toward treatment over incarceration while maintaining some jail risk for drug offenders who relapse.
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California
Gazette Accepts Public Letters To The Editor
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name, signature, street address and daytime phone. anonymous letters are not accepted. 300 word limit per letter, one letter per writer per 30 days, with possible editorial editing.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hy-Vee Store For Cedar Rapids Urged To Aid 4000 Low Income Shoppers
A Cedar Rapids writer argues for Hy-Vee to build a new large store on First Avenue to serve 4000 low income residents without cars. He contrasts past East Franklin decline with urban renewal benefits and stresses access to affordable food, church support, and community pride.
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Cedar Rapids
Hy-Vee
First Avenue
Boondocks Removal Sparks Diversity Debate in The Gazette
Letters to the editor critique The Gazette for dropping the Boondocks and its minority centered humor as readers push back against a perceived lack of diversity. The piece notes Boondocks ranked 26th of 27 and contrasts its removal with color comics and other titles like Mutts.
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