Debating a Homeland Security Cabinet for the Nation
The piece argues for a new Cabinet-level Department of Homeland Security by Sept. 11 as a major reorganization after WWII. It notes secrecy, potential bureaucratic flaws, and worries about interagency information flow and cost, urging Congress to scrutinize and adjust the plan. It cites Sen. Grassley calling for real transfers of personnel and funds.
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Defense Department
Department of Homeland Security
FBI
Coleen Rowley
Maureen Dowd
New York Times
Department of Political Security
Washington Post
Tom Ridge
Office of Homeland Security
Bush
CIA
Congress
Chuck Grassley
Watershed lessons from Cedar Rapids flood contrast Bena Brook and Indian Creek
Rich Patterson notes Bena Brook stayed within its floodplain during heavy rains due to healthy soil and vegetation, unlike Indian Creek which suffered severe runoff after years of erosion and urban hardening. The piece urges ecologists, engineers, and planners to restore infiltration, protect topsoil, and promote permeable paving to reduce future floods.
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Aring
Jean Wiedenheft
Rena Brook
Jerry Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Conservation Design Forum
Bena Brook
Jean
Nature Center Land Steward
Indian Creek
Nature
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Peers Mm at Vea While the May 23 Front Page
A reader challenges the article on child neglect, arguing poverty is not a key factor and that abuse spans all income levels. The writer cites personal experience in Minnesota and notes professional classes may resist prosecution.
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Minnesota
The Gazette Seeks Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Include writer's full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous submissions. 300 words max per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested 650 words or fewer. Address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Democrats urged to add jury rights plank to platform
A letter urges Iowa Democratic Party delegates to include a jury rights plank in the state platform. It argues juries must be informed of the power to judge both law and facts, and notes critics within the party who oppose the move.
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Iowa
Republican Party
Democratic Party
John Jay
United States
George Washington
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Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
Islarttic
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