Iowa teachers pay raise debated amid road fund concerns
Column argues for paying teachers what they deserve without diverting road use tax funds. The author notes Iowa ranks around mid-pack nationally in teacher pay and in other jobs, urging funding from new sources rather than reallocating highway money. He highlights fiscal fairness and warns against shifting road funds to education.
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Bush picks Wisconsin governor Thompson for Health post
President elect Bush nominates Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson to head the Health and Human Services Department. He faces scrutiny over tobacco industry ties, including visits funded by Philip Morris and campaign contributions, while supporters cite welfare and health care reform work.
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Corrections to Tiffin rest area size and local relations
The correction fixes a 48 000 square foot error for the westbound Interstate 80 rest area in Tiffin. Wilbur and Richard Young of North Liberty are brothers, not father and son as previously identified in Iowa City Gazette Neighbors. The Gazette will publish corrections for accuracy and completeness, with contact at 398 8313.
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Iowa City Gazette
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The Gazette promotes soy ink and recycling efforts
The Gazette promotes future farming by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle papers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or nearby locations and lists contact numbers for subscription and address changes.
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Anderson Interviewed as Labor Secretary Candidate
President-elect Bush moves to fill the labor post after Linda Chavez’s withdrawal and considers Eloise Anderson, former Wisconsin and California social services official, amid a field including Elaine Chao and Stephen Goldsmith. Ashcroft's attorney general nomination faces continued opposition as Bush allies defend the pick.
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