What Iowa must do to stem brain drain
Reactions to The Gazette's Out of Iowa series show departing Iowans cite limited activities and low pay. Comparisons with Twin Cities salaries highlight gaps in teacher and nurse wages, while few employers offer interviews or courtesy replies. The piece argues no simple fix exists and asks if Iowa can reverse the brain drain.
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Budget maneuvers in Washington offer tax relief hope
Republicans push small targeted budget changes to the White House to force presidential action and reveal each leader’s stance on individual tax issues. Observers say the tactic may benefit taxpayers by highlighting choices on estate taxes tax relief for working spouses and retirement saving limits, even if the process itself is partisan.
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Cedar Rapids must protect forests to sustain growth and quality
A Cedar Rapids essay urges preserving forests prairies and wetlands as essential civic assets amid planned growth. It highlights the Indian Creek Nature Center's work including a 67 acre Bena Farm conservation easement and calls for parkways trails and protected natural areas in all new developments to attract skilled workers and maintain quality of life.
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Iran and US thaw urged by Khatemi visit to Germany
Iranian president Mohammed Khatemi pressed for a broader Western engagement and a US rapprochement in Europe. He praised Madeleine Albright yet warned no concrete steps followed. The piece notes dual Iranian governance and the need for選 trade and diplomacy to end mutual hostility.
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Election contrasts and voter apathy in 1990s politics
A Pew poll shows voters largely indifferent to the presidential race as Bush and Gore present starkly different visions. Bush backs privatizing Social Security and a voucher Medicare plan while Gore defends guaranteed benefits, highlighting a central government role and party differences amid a weary public.
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