Local Control Over Traffic Cameras in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette editorial argues against a state bill to ban traffic enforcement cameras, contending local leaders should decide policy. Cedar Rapids police note declines in injuries and crashes, with public surveys showing broad safety support for the program.
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Cdar Rapids
Greg Graham
Iowa
Graham
Sunday Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Des Moines
Despots Greed and Cedar Rapids Tax Hikes Prompt Letter
Ann Treanor and Robert Sweet urge action on economic strain in Cedar Rapids. They attack Mubarak style autocracy and Ben Ali loot, urge limited tax extensions, and demand cost cutting per Gov Branstad guidelines amid rising electric gas bills and fixed incomes.
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Ben Ali
Saudi Arabia
Ann Treanor
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Terry Branstad
Robert Sweet
Linn County and City Leaders urged to cut government costs
A local call urges Linn County officials and the city mayor and council along with utility firms to reduce government expenditures amid rising costs and concern for families.
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Linn County
Gun control vs health of dissidents across nations
A letter argues gun control harmed dissidents in the Soviet Union 1929 onward, Germany 1939, China 1948, Guatemala 1964, and Uganda 1971, claiming mass executions and shootings. It contrasts U S gun violence with calls for car control and urges public employees to face cuts alongside private sector workers. It closes urging taxpayers to resist rising public costs.
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Germany
China
Guatemala
Uganda
Stephen Menzner
Marion
Journalists Brave in Egypt Amid Strewn Rights Struggle
Egypt faces a campaign of journalist assaults and harassment as Hosni Mubarak's government seeks to silence witnesses. CPJ notes the strategy aims to suppress reporting while citizens push for liberty amid a fraught path to democracy.
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Egypt
Committee To Protect
Hosni Mubarak
Mohamed Abdel Dayem
CPJ
Middle East
North Africa
Couric
Cairo
Katie
Broadway rehab could aid public safety at 1958 Broadway St complex
Iowa City coalition eyes a $6 million rehab plan for the Broad Way Condominiums, home to dozens of low income families. After years of crime, neighbors formed watches and improved security while police opened a substation nearby. The plan seeks $900,000 in federal funds to buy remaining units and restore the 108-unit complex, seen as a public good despite concerns about private subsidy.
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Iowa City
Broadway
Broadway St
John Versyot
Building C
Wetherby Park
Southgate
Housing and Community Development Commission
Housing Commission
Mike Egg
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