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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2008
Page
4
An opinion piece reflects on the Omaha mall shooting and weighs how to reduce risk without eroding civil liberties. It argues for coordinated emergency plans with law enforcement and responders while resisting invasive measures like car searches or metal detectors, preserving shopper freedom.
A pair of Iowa appeals to voters in January argues for John Edwards and Barack Obama. The writers praise Edwards for health care and Iraq plans, and Obama for ethics reform and government transparency.
Yesterday’s Iowa caucus question asks if you plan to participate on Jan 3 with 65.9 percent yes from 454 votes. A Cedar Rapids council decision to vacate Summer Street NW for Swiss Valley expansion is discussed. The piece also quotes campaign views favoring Joe Biden as capable leader.
A voter explains why Barack Obama is his choice citing family values and belief in prudent tax spending. He praises Obama’s community organizing background and ability to unite Congress while promoting health care and education for children.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library broadens its Religious Fiction shelf after Lydia Hartunian urged inclusion of non Christian viewpoints. Library staff and the policy committee agreed to add works where a higher spiritual power influences the plot, ensuring diverse faiths have a place.
The year-end salute awards Lt. Col. Stephen Abraham for exposing flaws in Guantanamo hearings that helped spur a Supreme Court review. Runner-up honors go to James Comey and John Ashcroft for resisting warrantless NSA spying.
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