Cedar Rapids Iowa City rail plan gains momentum
The Gazette discusses mass transit ideas linking Cedar Rapids and Iowa City including rail and trolley concepts. A Renaissance Group consultant cites downtown improvement as a driver while officials seek federal funds for a 30 to 35 mph service from RiverRun to Iowa City and Amanas.
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Hydrogen future powered cars and energy security plan
Spencer Abraham argues for a national hydrogen fuel initiative to cut foreign oil reliance by 68 percent over 25 years and enable hydrogen powered cars by 2040. The plan includes FreedomCAR collaboration, a $1.7 billion five year program, and parallel development of vehicles and hydrogen infrastructure aiming for 2015 commercialization possible.
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Is United Nations still a player on world stage
Philip Peters argues the United Nations remains relevant to American interests. He notes U.N. support has aided Iraq policy, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan coalitions, while highlighting U.N. refugee relief, HIV AIDS work, and the need for multilateral leadership. He cautions about bureaucratic flaws but supports U.N. action with capable leadership.
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United Nations on brink of irrelevance urges reform
George Landrith argues the United Nations has spent 12 years drawing lines that Saddam Hussein ignored and warns the UN risks a swift demise if it does not reform Its credibility has faded as it tolerates rogue states but could still aid refugees and combat global disease if reformed.
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