Iowa Prison Education Faces Budget Crisis
The Gazette argues that inmate education reduces recidivism and saves money, yet Iowa funds for basic education and GED programs have fallen from 3 million to 100 thousand annually. Officials warn current funds cover only about 45 percent of inmates in need, urging a per inmate funding model to curb populations and promote reform.
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Correctional Education Association
Ceanational.org
Lowell Brandt
Department of Corrections
Brandt
Nancy Kucera
Letters reply to xenophobic claims about immigrants
A reader rebukes Al Ousiri for portraying immigrants as undesirables and cites immigrant contributions, World War II service, and the nation’s reliance on population growth. The writer challenges his views, notes the diversity of soldiers, and recalls immigrant ancestry.
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United States
Oujiri
U.S
Iroq
Lance Cpl
Jose Gutier
al Oujiri
Germany
Iraq
Schroeder
Iowa
Airport X-ray now reveals all raises questions
The Miami Herald editorial argues backscatter X-ray security at airports invades privacy and may not improve safety. It notes TSA weighs privacy versus security, suggests alternative trace-detection tech, and cites staffing cuts affecting Miami International Airport and broader US travelers.
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TSA
Miami International Airport
U.S
Gingrich’s Rogue State Department critique examined
Richard C. Holbrooke defends the State Department against Newt Gingrich’s Foreign Policy piece. He acknowledges reform needs, cites loyal career officers who risk their lives, and urges funding and training while urging bipartisanship with Powell rather than vilifying the department.
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Colin Powell
Myanmar
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Richard Cheney
Secretary of State
Powell
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charles Bohlen
Philip Habib
Thomas Pickering
Congress
Newt
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Spike Dubs
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Richard Holbrooke
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