Equal pay for equal work remains elusive in editorial view
The editorial notes the gender wage gap narrowed to about 77 cents per dollar in 2002 but attributes gains to overall economic shifts and job losses among men. It highlights racial gaps, with African American women earning 64 and Hispanic women 52 cents per white male dollar, and calls for renewed focus on fair pay in Iowa economic policy.
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National Conference On Pay Equity
Iowa
North Korea crisis demands U S effort and diplomacy
Opinion argues the Bush administration must engage directly with North Korea to curb its nuclear agenda. Experts warn of potential arms sales or proliferation if Pyongyang is pressured by sanctions alone. South Korea and China aid Pyongyang and must push Kim Jong Il to halt and dismantle the program.
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Organ transplant ethics face tough questions after Jesica Santillan case
Orlando Sentinel columnist argues donors should consider organ donation on death to help others, noting Jesica Santillan received two heart transplants and two lungs with mismatched blood type. The piece critiques parental decisions, highlights the organ shortage, and calls for moral and potential legal shifts to increase available organs.
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Letters to The Gazette Open for Community Feedback
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name hometown and daytime phone. write only your name and hometown if you wish to withhold other details. Send to Letters to the Editor Box 514 Cedar Rapids 1A 52406.
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Trains and Safety Debate Promotes Rail Coalition
A text argues for fuel efficiency and rail transit with satirical jabs at cars. It highlights the Midwest High Speed Rail Coalition and mentions personal rapid transit as an urban alternative. The piece urges safer, environmentally friendly travel and criticizes SUV use.
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Midwest High Speed Rail Coalition
Police stop lesson from a rearview reflection
A driver recalls a light filled stop by police where commands to return to the car ended a tense moment. The piece emphasizes obedience when told to comply and cautions against questioning an officer during such encounters.
Auditor flags misuse of Senior Living Trust details
An auditor reports improper handling of a Senior Living Trust involving age related terms and unidentified parties. The review notes potential misappropriation and questions about fiduciary duties and financial stewardship. Further investigation is urged to determine specific individuals and actions.
Conservation Board voices objections to Highway 100
The Linn County Conservation Board reiterates concerns over the Highway 100 extension. It cites past DOT actions and environmental worries, noting costly experiments and salt runoff mitigation measures while urging protection of a diminishing prairie resource.
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Department of Transportation
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Iowa Dot
Conservation Board
Add casino boat before RiverRun
We have empty malls shops stores restaurants offices hd tels houses condos and apart erioan The city county and state should never be in the entertainment busi ness We do not need a s Ian Mead Cedar Rapids
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Ian Mead
Cedar Rapids
Paper piracy case stirs local court debate
A months old dispute over newspaper rights reaches the city court as publishers challenge an unauthorized reuse of content. Attorneys for the press argue protections under freedom of press while defenders cite intellectual property concerns and potential damages. A decision is expected later this season.
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