Home to Stay: Cedar Rapids to host transitional housing for parolees
The Gazette reports a $2.9 million federal tax credit project to build four buildings labeled Home to Stay. It offers a gated, monitored apartment complex for parolees and their families with integrated treatment, rent bundled to simplify housing and debt repayment. Hinzman notes strict eligibility excluding sex offenders and arsonists. Construction could start in 5-6 months and take a year. Iowa contributes $800,000 while Cedar Rapids pledges $200,000.
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Public broadcasting via market push would hamper arts
Letters criticise public broadcasting cuts and a shift to market funding. They warn of reduced classical music and in-depth news, favor stronger support for public media, plus critique Bush policies and public safety issues with Iraq and torture vetoes. Local concerns include St Patrick's Day parade turnout and downtown traffic.
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Public Broadcasting
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Tap Project Aims to Provide Water for Children Worldwide
Dale Howden notes global water scarcity and UNICEF Tap Project urges restaurants to collect donations for tap water. The effort seeks to raise funds to deliver safe drinking water to children in over 90 countries, with a $1 gift offering 40 days of clean water for one child.
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Obama's Philadelphia speech refines race debate with tempered critique
The address marks a historic rhetorical achievement as Obama distances from racial rhetoric, praises Founding promises, and criticizes Wright while embracing personal loyalty. He argues for expanding welfare state programs and civil rights enforcement, faulting corporate greed and lobbyist influence as root woes.
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Philadelphia
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Wright
America
Washington
University of Chicago
South Side
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