Legislature Eyes Budget Fixes Amid Gloom In Des Moines
The Gazette Editorial urges Iowa legislators to resist tax hikes and draconian cuts. It calls for rededicating to core tasks, improving child welfare and education, and pursuing shared services, merged governments, and efficient spending to address a 300 million dollar budget gap.
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Des Moines
Rob Hogg
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Tom Vilsack
Egislators
Iowa
Taiwan Crisis Risks Escalation Threatens U.S. Policy
Kenneth Lieberthal argues that Taiwan's 2004 presidential race and Chen Shui-bian's push for a referendum threaten the cross-strait status quo. He warns that U.S. credibility, China’s stance, and the risk of armed conflict could rise unless Washington and Beijing adopt clear strategic steps and credible limits on commitments.
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Kenneth Lieberthal
Washington
China
Taiwan
Chen
United States
Beijing
Korea
Oval Office
U.S
Chen Shui-bian
Bush
Taipei
White House
The cost of war seen through a Kansas City family
A Kansas City family struggles as the father joins the Army Reserve and moves to active duty. The wife plans for bankruptcy while juggling two daughters and midtown properties. The piece reflects on personal sacrifices like missing birthdays and a baby's first words as the father faces possible deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq.
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Kansas City
America
Afghanistan
Iraq
Bush
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