Public forum to discuss federal crime bill provisions
U S Attorney Stephen Rapp will host a Cedar Rapids public forum Thursday at 7 p m in Beems Auditorium to explain the crime bill pending in Congress and seek resident feedback. He notes themes include Three Strikes proposals death penalty and no contact order firearms limits, plus 100000 new police officers. The event aims to inform and mobilize voters to press congressional delegations, with local groups invited to participate.
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metro-Iown
U.S
Stephen Rapp
Cedar Rapids
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Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
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Iowa
Senate
Michael Gronstal
Council Bluffs
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Richard Johnson
Clarinda Group
Brown, Winick, Graves, Donnelly, Baskerville and Schoenebaum
David Roederer
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