Fifteen in Five aims for Cedar Rapids Iowa City rail
The Gazette editorial notes Linn County backs a phased passenger rail plan from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City. Feasibility in 2006 showed viability with CRANDIC and Iowa Interstate Railroads open to cooperation. Phase one Iowa City Coralville could begin within 3-5 years. full Cedar Rapids link would follow with $70 million to upgrade tracks.
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University of Iowa
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Libertarians and Catholic church clash on values and politics
A letter criticizes a 2008 Mount Mercy College commencement speaker and Catholic teaching, questions a shift toward smaller government, and urges accountability for parental responsibility amid rising juvenile crimes in Linn County. It also protests Mercy Medical Center turning a Cedar Rapids pool into a for profit water park.
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Mount Mercy College
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Sharon Easton
Marion
McClellan Pushes Back on Clarke Book Criticism
An analysis of Scott McClellan’s memoir What Happened Inside the Bush White House contrasts his portrayal with Richard Clarke’s Against All Enemies. McClellan defends his former role as press secretary amid claims of a bubble and permanent campaign.
Do you think an Obama Clinton ticket would win
Poll results show opinions on a potential Obama Clinton Democratic ticket. The survey invites readers to vote online and notes a new question posted daily at 4 30 p m.
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McClellan’s tell-all book on the Bush era and war drives
Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan pens a memoir accusing the Bush administration of deceiving the public to justify the Iraq invasion. The book is framed as a wake up call with Iran seen as a potential new trigger, while Bush and Cheney face calls to respond.
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Dick Cheney
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