Iowa Puts 500000 Toward School Laptop Pilot Programs
Iowa lawmakers approve a 500000 grant plan to test 1 to 1 Apple laptop use in schools with competitive grants, partnerships, and a commission to monitor technology impact. The measure aims to show effects on student engagement and achievement while ensuring equity and teacher development.
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Columnists Kaul and Coulter spar in print exchange
Readers debate a print clash between Donald Kaul and Ann Coulter. They contrast Kaul’s wit with Coulter’s vitriol, suggesting both chase attention and profits. Ken Gould and Roger McCullough weigh in from Tipton and Cedar Rapids.
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Urge lawmakers to fund poverty relief and aid goals
The letter urges Congress to increase funding for poverty-focused aid and the Millennium Development Goals, notes U S promises under the Millennium Challenge Account, highlights calls to reach $3 billion for 2006, and backs pressure from UK allies and activists ahead of G8 talks. It cites U S shortfalls, praises Rep Jim Leach, and warns of credit loss without adequate appropriation.
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Deep Throat and the Watergate saga under anonymous tips
Washington Post reporters relied on Deep Throat to expose a vast Nixon era conspiracy. Mark Felt guided Woodward and Bernstein through the Watergate break in and subsequent cover up, shaping journalism on anonymous sources and accountability.
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