Festival fireworks shine but volunteers steal the show
The 20 year Reedom Festival again proves a community effort, with volunteers, organizations, and businesses driving success. A new Zogby poll finds 93 percent support added airport security despite delays. Iowa Values Fund gains a Tech Corridor representation with Henry Royer and Bonnie Barney joining the commission. State budget revenues top estimates with a $12 million surplus and near 1 percent tax growth. Katharine Hepburn and Gregory Peck are remembered for their enduring legacies.
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Lawmakers and Vilsack Bubble $35 Million Voting Funds
Iowa officials may lose federal money for voting operations after a dispute over a $1.5 million appropriation. If not resolved, county governments would cover the tab amid political maneuvering between Gov. Tom Vilsack and Republicans. Some progress hints exist but no agreement yet.
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Iowa Values clash over rights and tax cuts in Vilsack era
A letter criticizes the Bush re election framing and lauds Governor Tom Vilsack for vetoing parts of the Iowa Values bill. It argues Reinvent Iowa cuts harm the needy, warns of budget triage, and defends state leadership against tax cuts and regulatory relaxations that affect workers and public services.
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Maynard Jackson and the persistent call for inclusion
A tribute to Maynard Jackson, Atlanta mayor from 1973, who expanded opportunities for blacks and women in business and aviation, and to the era’s rival leaders Lester Maddox and Strom Thurmond. The piece links his legacy to the Supreme Court Grutter v Bollinger decision upholding affirmative action and notes ongoing racial inequities in America.
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Senate's day in court by Edward Kennedy
Senator Edward Kennedy recalls the Senate's role in judicial appointments and how bipartisanship sustains the process. He cites past presidents and cases, notes changes in debate rules, and urges President Bush to pursue consultation and cooperation for future Supreme Court picks.
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