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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 2001

Page

12

Towns must rediscover purpose to survive in 21st century

The Gazette editorial argues rural towns lose shoppers when Main Street stores close and residents drive to nearby cities. It cites economist Dave Swenson and policy limits, urging communities to define a clear purpose beyond subsidies, with trails and tourism as viable paths to revitalization.

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Hate and intolerance in the post 9 11 era

Abraham Cooper argues that amid calls for religious tolerance after the 9 11 attacks, anti Semitism grows in the Arab world and at international forums. He cites Abu Dhabi TV satire PLOTS OF TERROR, unpunished bigotry in textbooks, and UN Durban shortcomings, urging united rejection of hate.

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Congress urged to fund child care amid welfare reform debate

The San Jose Mercury News editorial argues for more federal money for child care as welfare reform returns to Congress. It notes only 12 percent of eligible families receive aid and highlights Rep. George Miller’s Child Development and Family Employment Act of 2002 to boost funding, improve centers and worker pay, and expand access for special needs and underserved areas.

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