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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2009
Page
15
Ilan Berman argues Obama embraced a dual Afghan Pakistan strategy seen as essential, expanding troops and aid to strengthen Kabul and counter radicalism. He notes risks if Pakistan falters and says staying the course tests Obama’s foreign policy credibility.
In a CBS 60 Minutes discussion President Obama urged an Afghanistan exit plan, while 88 members of Congress led by Rep. Jim McGovern demand a formal report on exit strategy by December 31, 2009. The push argues the public and Congress deserve full details alongside ongoing war spending edging toward $223 billion and over 700 U.S. deaths. Robert Naiman of Just Foreign Policy comments on accountability and transparency.
Iraqi residents watch Iran's disputed presidential vote with interest but seek a outcome that keeps Iran from meddling in Iraq. Sunni and Shia officials say Tehran's domestic crisis could curb interference while lamenting Iran's expansionist policies in the region.
The letter criticizes GOP officials John Ensign and Mark Sanford for extramarital affairs and calls out conservative moralizing on marriage. It urges Iowa officials to adjust school boundaries after 900 taxpayers petitioned for change, warning against passing the issue to future boards. Ed Stone, Iowa City.
Iowa City West High earned Newsweek recognition as the 846th best high school nationwide based on AP test participation, while City High misses the top 1,500. Enrollment gaps widen class offerings and daily sessions, with West at capacity and City underutilized.
Joie Cole argues that Christian Fong proves capability through accomplishments and ideas. The piece cites Harold Stassen’s early rise as governor and urges Iowa to elect a energetic, intelligent leader.
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