Culver's plan aims to fund higher education in Iowa
The editorial argues Culver should fund regent universities and community colleges while keeping tuition affordable. Proposals include raising the minimum wage to 7.25 by 2008, creating the Iowa Opportunity Scholarship offering up to 5000 grants, and allowing college credit for high school students. It urges a tuition moratorium, sustainable funding, and efficiency drives in colleges.
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Iowa
Regents
Regent
Regent University
Bob Dvorsky
D-Coralville
Patty Judge
Voters weigh SILO tax and school funding debate
Readers urge support for Cedar Rapids SILO and school upgrades while critiquing opponents and urging fiscal relief through a 10 year tax. Letters discuss taxes for energy and technology, local governance, and political opinions about Iraq policy and leadership. The writer emphasizes community responsibility and strong local education.
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Dana Day
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
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Linn
Johnson
Surge in Iraq a hollow plan argues critics in Washington
Critics say President Bush misrepresents a surge and will send only a small troop infusion to Baghdad. Gen Pace testifies 7 000 now with 10 500 more later if Iraq meets promises. Maliki reportedly resists U S troop entry into Shiite areas, doubts of Iraqi security, and regional diplomacy urged to prevent spillover.
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Chandra Jordan
Cedar Rapids
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Peter Pace
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United States
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Pace
Nouri al-Maliki
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