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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 2011

Page

4

Editorial: Preserve Macbride boat motor rule this summer

The Gazette argues to keep Lake Macbride's summer 10 horsepower motor limit, opposing SF54 to allow larger motors. It warns removing the exception could harm the lake's no wake serenity and watersports balance, noting Coralville Lake nearby offers bigger motors. The piece urges legislators to back off and maintain the status quo.

Lake Macbride Iowa Lake Macbride

Tanks versus Twitter in Egypt's revolution

A reflection on Egypt's 2011 uprising contrasting Mubarak's old regime with a digitally driven revolt led by Wael Ghonim. Tweets shaped strategy as violence and arrests occurred, including Ghonim's 12 day detention, while global reactions from Panetta and media spins influenced perceptions.

Twitter Egypt Cairo Alexandria Hosni Mubarak de Nile Mubarak Sphinx Wael Ghonim Google Ghonim Capain CIA Leon Panetta White House Mission Accomplished Mission

Balance of power looms as Boehner seeks cross party votes

In a divided Congress the Democrats face Tea Party and GOP clashes on many questions. Boehner must rely on opposition support to move legislation amid party splits led by Henry Follett Clermont.

Boehner Henry Follett Clermont

Linn County Deputies Deserve Our Thanks

A Marion reader thanks Linn County Sheriffs deputies and jail staff for their service. She notes fast paramedics for small towns, appreciates the courteous treatment of inmates, and urges public support over criticism.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Marion Springville Ann Taylor Marion

Will of the judiciary vs rational thinking

A rebuttal to a guest column argues the Iowa Supreme Court activists overstepped by endorsing homosexual marriage, condemns liberal judicial power, and cites historic figures and events to warn against minority tyranny and the erosion of traditional values. Gene P. Brodrecht.

People Sandy Heth Iowa Supreme Court

Time to Move On From Gay Marriage Debate Iowa

The Iowa Legislature's fight over same sex marriage is harming the state’s economy and reputation. Critics say rehashing a ruling with little impact divides communities and deters prospective employers. Business leaders favor diverse, open workplaces and fear civil rights regression could drive talent away.

Iowa

Democrats Navigate House Division Echoing 1900s Struggles

The piece draws parallels between 1900s Speaker David B. Henderson and contemporary Speaker John Boehner amid a split Republican majority. It notes factions Stand Patters and Progressives pressuring him, requiring compromise with Democrats to advance business.

Iowa David B. Henderson U.S House of Representatives John Boehner Henderson

Guest Editorial on Obama Budget and Deficit Plan

The Tribune argues the 3.7 trillion dollar budget for 2012 reduces spending by 90 billion but yields a 1.1 trillion deficit. It notes bipartisan calls to cut entitlement programs, reform Social Security retirement age, and curb health care costs, while criticizing modest cuts like 300 million from grants as insufficient. It warns neither party outlines deep entitlement cuts.

Tribune Obama White House Senate House Commission Kent Conrad North Dakota Deficit Commission Congress Demon San

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