Poll finds broad support for King dream with black skepticism
An AP Ipsos poll shows most Americans perceive progress toward racial equality since King’s era, but only 66 percent of blacks share that view. While three quarters say there has been progress, concerns about stagnation and backlash persist amid education and economic gaps.
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NAACP
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Macon
David Bositis
Joint
Center For Political and Economic Studies
Congress
King
Caucuses Shape Iowa Parties Ahead of June 6 Primaries
Iowa Democratic and Republican leaders stress caucuses as the first test of organization for the June 6 primary. Democrats expect about 15,000 attendees across 1,800 locations to identify supporters for Fallon and Culver. Republicans aim to mobilize Nussle and Vander Plaats backers for the governor’s race and November contests.
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Versteegh
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Patrick Dillon
Ben Zadrich
Ed Fallon
Nick Ryan
U.S
Jim Nussle
Manchester
Kristi Dusenberg
Bob Vander Plaats
Ryan
Marc Silverman
Democratic Party
City eyes hot asphalt patching to fix potholes in winter
Clift proposes leasing an asphalt recycling machine and buying thermal boxes for dump trucks to patch potholes with hot asphalt when plants are closed. Iowa City officials cite probable higher patch longevity and reduced labor, but note upfront costs and local material availability. Cedar Rapids may have supplies. budget constraints loom. Winter patching could start after peak season, with early-season progress measured by tonnage and weather. Contact details: winter contact (319) 398-8312.
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Clift
Sobaski
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ipsos Poll on MLK Day Views Stir Skepticism
An AP Ipsos poll finds blacks more skeptical about progress toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and racial equality. Respondents question whether there has been significant progress toward his dream.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Ipsos
Martin Luther King
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