Immigration watchers brace for a pivotal year in US trends
The piece contrasts Census Bureau data and immigration debates in Iowa and nationwide. It cites Frank Sharry of the National Immigration Forum, notes 4.5 million new citizens, and discusses views on legal versus unauthorized migration, plus Iowa's population dynamics and political implications.
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United States
U.S. Census Bureau
Frank Sharry
National Immigration Forum
Europe
America
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
New Jersey
Rail past the highway: envision mass transit for Cedar Rapids
Robert N. Mueller of Cedar Rapids advocates alternatives to highway expansion. He promotes interurban rail between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, mentions light rail in other cities, and urges support for high speed non polluting trains and the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative to reduce highway and air travel congestion.
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Edgewood Road
16Th Avenue
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Jim Leach
Amtrak
Protests Grow Over New Landfill in Cedar Rapids Area
Resident Hilda Hendryx voices concern as Cedar Rapids neighbors stage protests against a proposed landfill. The letter warns of waste trucking through multiple states and potential accidents, urging alternative solutions and opposing cross state waste shipments.
Midway Battle Hero Fletcher From Iowa Honored
Former cryptographer and Navy veteran notes Gazettes 60th Midway tribute, praising Fletcher as Battle of Midway commander from Marshalltown. He earned the Medal of Honor, led Task Forces 16 and 17, and relinquished command after Yorktown torpedo damage as Spruance took over.
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Gazette
Midway
Iowa
Marshalltown
Frank Jack Fletcher
Fletcher
U.S.S. Yorktown
U.S.S. Astoria
Raymond Spruance
Battle of Midway
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number with submissions. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit per letter, one per writer per 30 days. Address submissions to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Letter argues gun rights and Second Amendment interpretations
A June 6 letter questions recent court decisions on the Second Amendment, arguing for individual gun ownership rights. It cites People v Zerillo, State v Karner, and U S v Emerson, claiming the 5th Circuit supports private arms beyond militia service. It accuses lawmakers of seeking to criminalize possession and calls for public awareness.
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People
Zerillo
Michigan Supreme Court
State
Karner
North Carolina Supreme Court
U.S
Emerson
5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Legislative
Iowa
Medicare cliff threatens Iowa seniors' long term care
Iowa readers are urged to pressure Congress as Medicare cuts loom October 1 and again in 2004, risking facility staffing and access to care for the elderly. Don Chensvold of Health Care of Iowa notes potential bankruptcies and relocations amid reduced funding and job losses.
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Congress
Iowa
Muse & Associates
U.S. Senate
Robert Torricelli
D-N.j
Gordon Smith
R-Ore
Blanche Lincoln
D-Ark
Harkin and
Grassley
Don Chensvold
R.N
Health Care of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Health Care Association
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Jerry Elsen
Dave Storey
Scott Swenson
Peg Schmitz
University of Northern Iowa
Thomas G. Ryan
Kale
Canada
Flas
Beeee
Robert N. Mueller
Bluestem Board
Hilda Hendryx
Nevada
Yucca Mountain
Las Vegas
Lowan Played
Stephen D. Regan
Ler
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