Look beyond trails for budget cuts and growth
The Gazette urges Iowa legislators to protect arts education and cultural programs while seeking efficiency in the state budget. It highlights trail development funding, Vision Iowa renewal, and expanding the Community Attraction and Tourism program to leverage federal funds for transportation enhancements. The piece notes Iowa’s $87 million federal through July 1, 1991 dollars and emphasizes 170.5 million in total spending with 20 percent matches, arguing against deep cuts that could hurt tourism, recreation, and quality of life.
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Iowa
Hogg
Tom Vilsack
Vision Iowa
Linn County
Johnson County
Islamists gain power in Iraq and the risk to rights
After the State of the Union, concerns rise over Iraq embracing sharia via the Iraqi Governing Council. Critics warn Islamist influence could erode minority and women rights and deepen Shiite-Sunni tensions. The United States faces pressure over IGC composition and Bremer’s stance as Iraq moves toward Islamic law.
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Iraq
Ayatollah
Ali al-Sistani
Sistani
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Iran
U.S
Paul Bremer
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Saddam
al-Qaida
United States
Bremer
Coalition Provisional Authority
Mowaffaq al-Rubaie
Dawa Party
Kuwait
Al-Rubaie
Colin Powell
Ayatollah Sistani
Ministry of Education
Letter says Founders favoured white Protestants. praises ACLU
Barb Hannon of Cedar Rapids argues the Founding Fathers protected their own interests, denying rights to women, Blacks, Indians, non-Christians, and others. She credits the ACLU for advancing equality and notes 200 years of struggle for civil rights.
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Jefferson
Barb Hannon
Cedar Rapids
Memorial design chosen for World Trade Center site
The Chicago Tribune editorial applauds the Reflecting Absence memorial by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, featuring twin reflecting pools with footprints and inscribed victim names. It notes changed concepts from the initial barren plaza to living trees and a subterranean center housing artifacts and mourning space.
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World Trade Center
Twin Towers
New York
Michael Arad
Berkeley
Calif
Peter Walker
Arad
WTC
Walker
Kerry Emerges as Front Runner in Presidential Contention
Lonnie Zingula notes Kerry stood out as most presidential amid caucus reactions. He praises Kerry and Edwards as a potential ticket to defeat George Bush, contrasting Kerry with Dean.
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Kerry
Howard Dean
Sen
John Kerry
Dean
John Edwards
George Bush
Lonnie Zingula
Cedar Rapids
Call to make Mexico the 51st state spark debate
The author suggests annexing Mexico to create jobs and open markets, then outlines potential gains for industries, infrastructure, and tax base while acknowledging many problems. proposes moving workers, regulators, and executives south to document and expand control. The note is signed by Jane Svoboda Clutier.
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Mexico
Vicente Fox
United States
Jane Svoboda Clutier
Joint dispatch center won't be cost-efficient
The Jan. 2 editorial claims a single joint dispatch center would cut costs but evidence from other cities shows higher expenses and inefficiency. Three studies in 27 years found no positive cost-benefit. risk to emergency services includes flood risk, security concerns, and potential paralysis if a center fails.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Cedar River
Duane Arnold
Marion Center
Marion Police Department
the Gazette
Robert Chiafos Marion
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