Iowa weighs future of Fort Madison prison delay
The Gazette argues lawmakers rightly delayed a decision on a new 80 million maximum security prison after the Fort Madison escape. It urges a broad, thoughtful debate on crime and rehabilitation, stressing community programs, sentencing reform, mental health needs, and cost-effective security.
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Harkin stance on Alito sparks reader letter mix of praise and critique
The letter criticizes Senator Harkin for supporting a filibuster, noting he opposed Alito due to civil rights concerns. It highlights Harkin's role in the ADA, health care, education, and anti child labor efforts, and contrasts him with another Iowa senator. The piece also includes broader complaints about housing, titles loans, and local governance.
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Iowa
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Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
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Marion
Turning point in Iraq calls for more troops now
The piece argues three futures after the 2003 intervention and marks the Samarra mosque attack as a turning point. It urges a decisive shift with an immediate influx of at least 100,000 additional troops from allies and other nations to avert civil war and sustained chaos.
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Saddam Hussein
Samarra
Bush
Donald Rumsfeld
Condoleezza Rice
Iran
Saddam
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