Foreign language lessons face cuts amid funding shifts
The Gazette argues for preserving foreign language study beyond Spanish as districts face No Child Left Behind pressures and funding limits. It urges using community resources and networks to offer German, French, Italian, Russian, and Latin, stressing cultural understanding and workforce readiness.
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Iowa Department of Education
Iowa
Iowa Communications
Bush McCain ticket floated in 2004 analysis
Marc A. Levin argues John McCain would shore up Bush weaknesses and appeal to fiscal conservatives and seniors, positioning a Bush McCain ticket as a contrast to Edwards and Kerry. Cheney’s role is questioned amid a tense political climate and debates over energy policy and honesty.
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George W. Bush
John McCain
John Kerry
John Edwards
Bush
Msnbc.com
Jeannette Walls
Dick Cheney
New York City
Rudy Giuliani
White House
New York Daily News
Kerry
New Hampshire
Cheney
CBS News
New York Times
Supreme Court
Energy Task Force
McCain
Kerry-Edwards
Jane Fonda
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Federal Election Commission
George Soros
Wyoming
Arizona
California
Mexico
Florida
Edwards
Iraq
Clinton
Powell condemns Super Bowl broadcast drawing ire from FCC chief
The FCC head Michael Powell says he is outraged by the Super Bowl breast exposure and criticizes ads he views as pervasive. He argues for stronger moves against media conglomerates, while noting political climate limits action against sponsors. Bill Stosine Iowa City
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Michael Powell
Janet Jackson
Powell
CBS
MTV
Viacom
Bill Stosine
Iowa City
Obscenity Debate and News Jumps in Public Discourse
The text references controversy over a halftime show and obscenity, with the FCC promising a rapid inquiry. It mentions President Bush's deficit and Kobe Bryant, alluding to political and entertainment tensions in Cedar Rapids.
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Kobe
Bryant
Bush
Jack Baker
Cedar Rapids
Courthouse Funding Airs Rift Over Rain Forest Debate
Readers argue over $50 million in federal funds for the Iowa Environmental Education Project versus a new Cedar Rapids federal courthouse delayed by budget concerns. The letter criticizes Grassley and calls for responsible governance and basic fiscal priorities.
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Cedar Rapids
Grassley
Obscenity Debate Over Front Page Coverage
A reader condemns front page focus on a Jackson's alleged sexual acts while praising lighter treatment of fallen soldiers. They criticize sports and ad content during the Super Bowl and complain about vulgar commercials and obscene material in media.
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