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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 2013

Page

5

Branstad education reform faces funding and timing hurdles

The Gazette argues for not using allowable growth as leverage to push the five year 187 million reform plan. It notes the need for a clear budget baseline as districts plan contracts and a 2014-15 start, while urging policymakers to avoid hostage tactics and deliver steady funding.

Iowa Terry Branstad

Together we Raley around our wounded hero Taylor Morris

A public letter from Taylor Morris and family thanks Iowans for support after his May 3 2012 IED injuries in Afghanistan. It highlights recovery at Walter Reed and ongoing PT OT, thanking Cedar Falls community and asking continued encouragement for independence. The second note protests federal challenges to Catholic and broader faith tenets including marriage and life.

Taylor Morris Danielle Kelly Taylor EOD Afghanistan Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Cedar Falls Alvira Morris Taylor

Truth, casinos, and school security in civic life

The author argues against casinos as a path to truth, warning they harm democracy and the poor. He advocates prayer, protest, voting, and civil disobedience while endorsing enhanced school security via electronic lockdowns over arming staff. He critiques executive orders that affect only law abiding citizens.

Neil Cavuto

Amen to women in combat roles

Susan Estrich argues the 1981 Supreme Court ruling allowed male draft registration and notes Defense Secretary Panetta lifting the ban on women in combat. She cites 14,500 reclassified positions and changes to living arrangements as steps toward fuller equality, aided by leaders like Gen. Dempsey.

United States Supreme Court Selective Service Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Defense Leon Panetta Panetta Martin Dempsey Joint Chiefs of Staff

Gun rights debate voices safety concerns and history

Steven Wikert of Cedar Falls argues gun access should be regulated despite GOP leaders push to remove restrictions. He cites U S gun deaths and injuries, compares to wars, and recalls his Vietnam service to stress trained ownership and child access risks.

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