Englert Theatre fund drives on as renovations proceed
More than 1,000 donors and organizations backed the Englert Theatre renovation in Iowa City. The main auditorium will open in fall 2004 with a second floor space to follow, while bookings and annual events like Road Races and Night Out aim to sustain operations and community use.
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Bush weighs on soldiers amid war coverage and tax cuts
A reader criticizes President Bush for taunting Iraqis while cutting benefits and pay for soldiers and veterans. The letter notes proposed rollbacks in imminent danger pay and family allowances, housing budgets, and overtime rules, arguing elite tax cuts come at troops’ expense. It cites June editorial in Army Times and mentions other articles on legal reform and trial lawyers.
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Bush
White House
Iraq
The
Gazette
Barry Bond
Senate
Democrats
House
Community Based Cancer Care Reimbursement Cut Debate
A reader warns that Medicare reform bills trimming reimbursements to community based cancer treatment centers could push care back to hospitals. They argue Medicare pays for drugs but not administration, risking higher overall costs and more time away from work and family.
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Congress
Outdoor rec industry takes a stand in environmental policy
The $18 billion outdoor recreation sector pivots to politics after Utah's plan to loosen roadless protections, threatening a Salt Lake City trade show. Gov. Leavitt convened talks, narrowing a boycott while industry officials praise the move and eye further environmental wins.
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Los Angeles Times
Sierra Club
Washington
Patagonia
North Face
Outdoor Industry Association
Utah
Interior Department
Salt Lake City
Mike Leavitt
Natalie Godnour
Robertson slams Liberian leader as Taylor faces U S critici m
The Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson accuses U S officials of trying to destabilize Liberia and lauds Charles Taylor as freely elected while ignoring Taylor’s war crimes. He claims Taylor’s regime harms Liberians and questions the use of $8 million Robertson invested in a Liberian gold venture for humanitarian aims.
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Christian Coalition
700 Club
Charles Taylor
Liberia
U.S. State Department
Robertson
Washington Post
Alan Cooperman
Jesus
Taylor
Christian Broadcasting Network
Martin Luther
Luther
Helmut Thielicke
Thielicke
Heidelberg University
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