Redefine classified and tighten security after WikiLeaks
The Gazette argues for a critical review of classification rules influenced by WikiLeaks, urging clearer legal standards and protection for truly sensitive material while exposing unnecessary secrecy. It calls for better security of vital information, swift prosecution of breaches, and improved interagency cooperation.
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WikiLeaks
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North Korea
Iran
Congress
Pfc
Bradley Manning
America Faces Debts and Global Decline Warned by Experts
Roger Altman and Richard Haass warn in Foreign Affairs of a looming debt crisis. Within ten years debt could reach 90 percent of GDP, with IMF projecting debt equaling GDP by 2015. They warn of reduced global influence and higher costs if deficits persist.
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Egypt
Foreign Affairs
Roger Altman
Treasury
Richard Haass
Council On Foreign Relations
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Washington
Iraq
Afghanistan
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Altman
Congress
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Agricultural roads reform proposal foreshadowed Iowa plan
In 1997 a state transportation official warned Iowa's farm to market road lattice would face upkeep crisis. He proposed overlaying plantation railroad for heavy traffic while preserving horse and buggy routes. No action arose. inquiry asks lawmakers for feasibility results. praise for county engineers.
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Iowa
War policy debate on Afghanistan morality and costs
Ed Flaherty argues the Afghanistan war policy will continue at least through 2014, costing $117 billion annually and worsening deficits and moral standing. He urges reevaluation, cites deficits commission, and urges humane policies with Veterans for Peace.
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U.S
Afghanistan
Veterans For Peace
Ed Flaherty
Iowa City
Time Check Center and Boys and Girls Club discussed for Cedar Rapids facility move
Community conversations consider moving Time Check Recreation Center near Ellis Park and partnering with the Boys and Girls Club. The aim is to combine city facilities with club programs to serve the northwest side, improving efficiency and service delivery in lean economic times. Community input urged by Adam Wright.
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Cedar Rapids
Time Check Recreation Center
Ellis Park
Northwest
Boys and Girls Club
Adam Wright
Corporate powers choking democracy
A Des Moines Register report links Terry Branstad's campaign pledges to the agenda of big business groups like the Iowa Chamber Alliance and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. It notes timing of corporate contributions and calls for deregulation, privatization, tax cuts, and spending cuts, asking if Iowans will push back.
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Des Moines Register
Terry Branstad
Iowa Chamber Alliance
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Branstad
Iowa
Debi Durham
David Roederer
Apple Pick Your Own Harvest Supports Salvation Army
In fall the Gazette asked about old-fashioned apple picking. Two organic McIntosh trees yielded excess fruit. A Pick Your Own offer raised donations totaling $50 for the Salvation Army. The authors thank donors and invite next year’s harvest.
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Salvation Army
Iowa City schools urged to slow lunch lines for healthier eating
Parents raise concerns about 15 minute elementary lunch breaks in Iowa City while districts push Farm to School and new healthier guidelines. Meeting set with Superintendent Stephen Marley at Shimek Elementary to discuss complaints and practices.
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Iowa City
Stephen Marley
Shimek
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