Cedar Rapids redevelopment moves spark property bids and ban on parade routes
Scott Byers of NAI Iowa Realty Commercial outlined plans to redevelop the former Menard's site on First Avenue across from Lindale Mall. City leaders announced intent to purchase the abandoned Quality Chef building in Cedar Bend as part of ongoing redevelopment efforts. Jim Nussle addressed controversial issues at a Buchanan County meeting amid speculation about a gubernatorial run and his stance on Alaska drilling and No Child Left Behind.
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Congress
Linn County unemployment at 10 year high in January
Iowa Workforce Development reports Linn County unemployment at 5.8 percent in January the highest in a decade and well above the state 5.1 percent rate. The rise follows December when Linn edged above the state for likely the first time since 1980s factory closings.
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Creationists clash over science and faith in Iowa letters
A reader defends embryonic stem cell research and criticizes creationist arguments. An Iowa commentator urges civil commitment for offenders and warns against lax methamphetamine controls while praising efforts to curb pseudoephedrine sales. The letter to the editor questions tobacco taxes as a public health measure.
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Tom Kringlen Oelwein
Senator Spector proposes public health act tweak for embryonic stem cell research
Senator Arlen Specter introduces a bill to modify the Public Health Service Act to authorize human embryonic stem cell research. Scientists seek federal support to pursue cures for life threatening conditions, arguing embryonic cells offer greater versatility than adult or placental cells. Critics worry about destroying embryos, noting hundreds of unused embryos in fertility labs.
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Bolton as UN ambassador could reshape the body
Los Angeles Times writer Jacob Heilbrunn notes conservative support for John R. Bolton as U.N. ambassador, arguing his blunt stance may push reforms. The piece traces GOP history with anti U.N. rhetoric, Bolton's ties to Cheney and AEI, and the aim to pressure the United Nations while rebuilding its credibility.
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