Cedar Rapids school district weighs new Educational Service Center campus
The Cedar Rapids district debates replacing flood damaged ESC facilities with a new campus costing up to 45 million dollars funded by federal disaster money SILO revenues and a sales tax. Proponents cite energy savings united services and better training space while critics demand a full operating cost comparison to returning to the old buildings and warn of tax hikes and budget cuts.
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Cedar Rapids
ESC
Obama gaffe in Jerusalem turns into U.S. Israel clash
The piece argues Obama mishandled a housing decision in north Jerusalem tied to a 10 month West Bank moratorium. It claims Netanyahu apologized, Clinton pressed Israel, and accuses Obama of appeasing enemies while chastising allies. It questions the administration’s stance and seeks past U.S. support.
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Ehud Barak
Camp David
Arafat
Ehud Olmert
Mahmoud Abbas
Centerright
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Abbas
Robert Kagan
Jeffrey Goldberg
Beck attacks social justice gospel and prompts church debate
The columnist analyzes Glenn Beck’s critique of churches preaching social and economic justice, contrasting it with Martin Luther King Jr. and church leaders who argue for timely action. It cites pastors such as Jim Wallis and R Joaquin Willis, noting the tension between spiritual and societal duties.
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Glenn Beck
Fox News
Beck
Jim Wallis
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Joaquin Willis
Miami
Church of the Open Door
Tony Lee
Community of Hope
Temple Hills
No-Phone Zone idea gains ground at public spaces
John C Bersin urges public no phone zones with fines to curb texting and calling while moving. He cites near misses and injuries from pedestrians drivers and riders and supports laws to enforce safer behavior. He notes Oprah Winfrey's pledge as part of the discussion and calls for new rules.
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