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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2011
Page
4
The Gazette argues against zero percent funding growth for 2012, proposing 2 percent growth for general K 12 funding and noting the higher costs of zero growth. It warns of teacher layoffs and larger classes if funds are cut, urging legislators to fully fund a modest increase despite fiscal pressure.
A reader questions pay for performance for physicians, noting a British Medical Journal study showing no better outcomes and higher data costs. The letter cites Ioannidis on shifting medical knowledge and warns that measurement criteria may rapidly become outdated.
A satirical scenario imagines a raid over unlabeled firewood under Iowa rules, then shifts to Willard Salemink West Branch Marriage, arguing that societal changes widen marriage to include interfaith and non religious unions, and that gender should not barrier to marriage. The piece cites social acceptance and legal rights as core reasons to support all loving couples.
A letter from Ann Kinney of Cedar Rapids urges the United States to establish a National Day of Remembrance for atrocities against American Indians. She contrasts this with the UN Holocaust Remembrance Day and argues for amends.
A writer describes facing a friend’s non Hodgkin lymphoma and asks why cancer hits the young and healthy. He recalls prayers, losses, and the ache of seeing loved ones endure illness while searching for meaning beyond cause and effect.
Guest columnist argues Cedar Rapids water upgrades overrely on UV disinfection at the plant, noting no residual protection and vulnerability to leaks and main breaks. He cites a 60 percent rise in bills over five years, questions accuracy of hard water statements, and urges home point of use treatment as cost effective. He names Marc Daubitz, Culligan of Marion, and Kirkwood Community College tests.
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