Livability in Cedar Rapids talk to focus on vibrant futures
Heather Armstrong invites Cedar Rapids residents to a CSPS Hall presentation on Livability in Cedar Rapids: A Vision for Vibrant Communities. Dan Burden will discuss healthy streets and bike friendly policies while a staff Q and A encourages public input for ConnectCR and walkable growth.
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Dan Burden
Cedar Rapids
CSPS
Third St
Letters to the Editor on the 2016 Iowa caucuses debt issue
A Des Moines event hosted by Politico discussed how the national debt and other economic issues could shape the 2016 caucuses and presidential race. The writer urges Iowans to press candidates for realistic plans, referencing the First Budget initiative by the Concord Coalition and Campaign to Fix the Debt.
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Des Moines
Politico
Iowa
First Budget
Concord Coalition
Energy policy critique calls for pro American strategy
A 31 year veteran argues the United States must end oil imports and lift the export ban to weaken enemies like al Qaeda and ISIS. The opinion contends Keystone XL and domestic resources are key to securing America’s future and reducing Russia influence.
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Edmund Burke
al-Qaida
ISIS
Russia
America
Dakota Access Pipeline touted as vital for Iowa energy needs
The proposal would employ modern pipeline technology to move energy resources to markets across the United States. Iowa could boost energy independence and supply affordable domestic energy to households and businesses, with skilled laborers shaping construction and safety standards. The author urges Iowans to support the project.
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Iowa
United States
Christmas gun sales surge tied to San Bernardino aftermath
Syndicated columnist Mary Sanchez argues record 185000 background checks and a spike in arms purchases follow mass shootings. She notes political failures on background checks, reflects on gun ownership trends, and urges stricter limits on guns for the dangerously mentally ill.
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San Bernardino
Calif
America
Syed Rizwan Farook
Tashfeen Malik
Congress
GOP
Attorney General
Trump fear and history of Muslim immigration debate
Steffen Schmidt discusses fear of Muslims in U.S. policy history from 1882 to present. He cites the Chinese Exclusion Act, 1930s refugee refusals, Japanese internment, and Operation Wetback, then notes Cedar Rapids debates on Muslim youth camps and the broader European rise of anti immigration sentiment. He identifies ongoing fear in crisis times and the political climate.
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United States
Trump
U.S
Chester Arthur
Magnuson
Nazi Germany
Fortune Magazine
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Talsa
America
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Islamic Center of
Europe
France
Marine le Pen
National Front
Cradle of Democracy
USA Today
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