Editorial argues for reform of abstinence education programs
The Gazette argues that abstinence only curricula spread false information, blur science and religion, and fail to teach contraception. It cites a SPRANS funded study showing 11 of 13 curricula contain errors and urges federal review to align sex education with science, reducing unwanted pregnancies and STDs.
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U.S. House
Committee
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Senate
Bill Frist
R-Tenn
America
Foster care debate and education funding concerns
A reader letter condemns foster care utilization while praising safety goals for children. a Cedar Rapids correspondent questions teacher pay, funding, and media bias. another writer discusses evolving laws, science, and faith. finally OPEC leadership and oil demand speculation prompt questions about journalism.
Moderate Texan Frost Emerges as Potential Democratic Chair
Dallas congressman Martin Frost, a longtime House veteran and fundraising specialist, surfaces as a top contender for DNC chair at the Orlando meeting. Critics note his moderate stance, redistricting fight history, and broad credentials as Dean and Ickes weigh in on the race. Frost signals openness but cautions on certainty as party chairs form a bloc.
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Dallas
Martin Frost
Nancy Pelosi
Association of State Democratic
Orlando
Fla
Frost
Vermont
Howard Dean
National Party
White House
Harold Ickes
Dean
Ickes
New York
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Congress
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Texas
Jim Blanchard
Michigan
Ken Mehlman
Kay Granger
Fort Worth
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
New Hampshire
Jeanne Shaheen
Tom DeLay
House
Democratic National Committee
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Foster and Adoptive Parents Association
Foster/adoptive parent liaison
Linn and
Jones Counties
Associated Press
Mike Cambridge
Cedar Rapids
Treat
Jesus
W. I. Smith
Iowa City
OPEC
Purnamo Vusgiantoro
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Business World
Vusgiantoro
United States
Yusgiantoro
Indonesia
Cairo
Dem
Dallas Morning News
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