Rep Stanerson faces funding contrast over school aid policy
Mark Smith criticizes Rep Stanerson for backing a $207 million program for home and private schools while opposing additional $196 million in basic state aid for Iowa public schools. Smith says law requires setting public school funding first, noting Senate approval of a 6 percent increase for 2015-2016.
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Sanctions in History and the Iran Debate
Andrew Cockburn argues sanctions are a flawed, self perpetuating tool that rarely achieve lasting political results. He cites Cuba Iraq Iran and Iran negotiations to show aims unmet and warns against pursuing self harming measures or broad secondary penalties.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Balkans
Zimbabwe
Vladimir Putin
Washington
Russia
U.S
Cuba
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Treasury
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Fidel Castro
Iran
William Miller
Miller
Trita Parsi
National Iranian American Council
Reinvigorating Cedar Rapids Vision for 20 Years Ahead
The plan aims to reinvigorate Cedar Rapids with a part time citizen council approved in 2005, focusing on flood recovery progress, infill development, core housing, New Bohemia, and revitalized areas. It notes poverty rises, service gaps for the mentally ill, and calls for broad public engagement and annual progress reports led by Gary Krause to shape a two decade future.
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Kingston Village
Ellis Boulevard
Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapidian
Gary Krause
Borlaug World Food Prize Event at Hall of Laureates in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts a free all day program at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates featuring a webcast and meals for the hungry. Attendees may enjoy story time with Iowa artists and building tours with interactive Borlaug exhibits. Dyan Smith of Cedar Rapids serves on the Borlaug Statue Committee.
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Lowa
Dyan Smith
Cedar Rapids
Borlaug Statue Committee
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Azet
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