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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 2004

Page

4

Community reading programs foster discussions and belonging

The Gazette notes Greater CR Reads highlights community discussions around Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich. Other Iowa programs like All Iowa Reads and Johnson County Reads expand similar goals, with online forums and upcoming 2005 plans.

America Barbara Ehrenreich New York Times

Community reading programs and links listed

A collection of national and local literacy initiatives with web references. It mentions Greater CR Reads Johnson County Reads All Iowa Reads and statewide or national book programs plus a LOC resource page for One Book.

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Deadline today calls for antiwar candidate views

Voters focus on the economy but warn ongoing Iraq war drains funds for education and infrastructure. The letter cites Dennis Kucinich as the sole antiwar candidate who opposed the war and sued the president, urging a new president to end the conflict and fund repairs without oil profits.

Iraq Ultal World Peace Israel Gallup-Europe Dennis Kucinich Congress Kucinich

War costs and casualties urge wiser leadership in Iraq conflict

The statement argues continued war is costly and causes unnecessary deaths of children, urging better national leadership and judgment from the president. Names Stacy L. Ozesmi and Suzette L. Astley appear as attributed speakers from Coralville and Lisbon.

Stacy L. Ozesmi Coralville Iraq Suzette L. Astley Lisbon

Dean's Safe America Plan Against Terror and Iraq War Stance

The message argues for Howard Dean to lead with better judgment to improve homeland security. It contrasts Saddam Hussein's capture with US war costs, questions links to 9/11 and al Qaeda, and criticizes prisoned weapons assessments while urging cooperative international action and stronger border and site protections.

Saddam Hussein Saddam al-Qaida Osama bin Laden France Germany Bush United States Iraq Howard Dean Dean U.S

Edwards for a New Beginning President Campaign

Terrence and Jill Neuzil of Iowa City urge voters to elect John Edwards as president promising a new beginning. They credit his vision for rebuilding allied relations, boosting education with college aid for community service, job creation, tax cuts, health care reform, environment efforts, and strong support for family farms.

Sen John Edwards America Edwards Terrence Jill Neuzil Iowa City

Dean’s shifting stance on moderates sparks party identity questions

In 2002 Howard Dean aimed to move the Democratic Party to the moderate center. Recently he described that center as the Republican wing of his party, prompting questions about his self perception and political stance.

Howard Dean Democratic Party Dean

War Remnants Museum echoes Vietnam history and Iraq echoes

A personal reflection at Ho Chi Minh City’s War Remnants Museum contrasts past Vietnam War depictions with modern Iraq War references. It notes 1960s to 2000s exhibits, casualty figures, and questions U.S. motives and outcomes in Iraq versus Vietnam, ending with a forecast on future explanations by leaders.

Vo van Tan Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Namara U.S Iraq

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