Cedar Rapids Public Library Charts Next Chapter Amid Budget Cuts
The Cedar Rapids Public Library outlines a new strategic plan focused on investing in young minds transforming lives and strengthening community. Beginning March 27 hours will be reduced and programs cut as the budget shrinks, with staff and trustees minimizing public impact while pursuing partnerships and new engagement opportunities.
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Cedar Rapids
Ladd
Board of Trustees
Library Service
Outsider surge and calls for action in US politics
A reader argues that voters are exhausted by establishment gridlock in both parties. She condemns obstruction over Supreme Court nominations and urges candidates to break deadlock, insisting elected officials meet their duties. She signs as Virginia O Banion Ely and notes Medicaid privatization needs oversight.
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GOP
Supreme Court
America
Virginia O’banion Ely
Carter urges oversight on Medicaid privatization in Kansas
A Hays Daily News editorial cites two privatization firms United Healthcare and Amerigroup as failing to cut costs, urging Kansas lawmakers to establish an oversight committee. The piece notes poor transparency, a hostile data stance by UnitedHealthcare, and warns against complete privatization shifting care to profit focus.
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Oversight Committee
Senate
Kansas
Hays
Kan
Daily News
United Healthcare
Amerigroup
KanCare
St. Louis University School of Law
Why do we trivialize Erin Andrews assault
Mary Sanchez argues the public treatment of Erin Andrews case erodes privacy and dignity. She notes Michael Barrett’s stalking and video release, the 30 month sentence, and the widespread online viewing that continues to harm victims. The column urges respect for survivors and accountability beyond sensationalism.
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Erin Andrews
Ociety
Andrews
Michael David Barrett
Vanderbilt Marriott
Nashville
Barrett
Grassley blocks Obama Supreme Court nomination showdown
Jonathan Carlson argues Grassley unjustly blocks Obama’s Supreme Court nominee. The piece traces 2012 election dynamics, voter support for Obama, and long Republican dominance of the court, concluding Obama should be allowed to appoint the next justice. Carlson, University of Iowa College of Law professor, writes in a personal capacity.
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Chuck Grassley
Senate
Barack Obama
Supreme Court
Grassley
Obama
USA Today
Grego Nunziata
Marco Rubio
Romney
Sen. Grassley
White House
Jonathan Carlson
University of Iowa College of Law
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