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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2007
Page
4
The 10 year old Kayla Jaenke could access a $100000 federal benefit after her mother Jamie Jaenke died serving in Iraq. The House approved a rule allowing grandparents to use the funds for Kayla’s care, with the Senate set to act. The case affects at least 142 similar dependents.
Jim Nussle, former Iowa congressman, wins broad bipartisan support for White House budget director but Senate stalemate with President Bush delays confirmation into the week and possibly after the August recess. Bush to meet with Democrats as fiscal policy divide deepens. In a separate matter, Iowa hired A T Kearney to cut costs, but 2005 savings underperformed while payments rose to nearly 3.7 million with 760 thousand in bonuses. Governor Culver halted payments and shifted oversight, with audits ongoing.
Letter from C E Charlie Goodell of Cedar Rapids warns that eight hate crime bills in Congress threaten religious liberty and free speech. He cites potential criminalization of Christian messaging, notes past proposals, criticizes the ACLU, and urges citizen action to restore constitutional values and strong parental involvement in schools.
The piece criticizes the Bush administration as it falters on foreign and domestic policies. It notes a charged atmosphere around leadership, Cheney's infamous F-bomb incident, and a perceived hardline response to calls for policy shifts.
The page prints readers' opinions on Big Ten Network pricing, overweight insurance premiums, and critiques of Cheney Gonzales Brownie and Rumsfeld. A Linn County resident laments changes, defends tradition, and avoids modern political correctness, urging restraint and respect for local names.
In a joking hall of fame, Franklin Pierce James Buchanan and Warren G Harding mock William Kristols view of a Bush presidency. They compare scandals wars and policy missteps while reminiscing about Civil War era woes and modern political breakages.
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