Editorial urges restraint on RiverRun tax plan
The Gazette argues for selling a simple, well-defined two year local option sales tax in Linn County. It praises Cedar Rapids for steering clear of overreaching funding and calls for voters to weigh a proposed 1 percent tax that would raise about 28 million for the RiverRun project while deferring casino questions to separate referendums.
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Cedar Rapids
Vision Town Board
Jeaders
RiverRun sales tax plan faces voter confusion and greed risk
The article discusses how RiverRun's proposed sales tax revenue distribution could confuse voters as different towns vote on the same tax for different projects. It notes that varying tax durations across jurisdictions open the door to greed and pork barrel tactics, potentially derailing support.
Kosovo refugees urge united stand against evil in world
In a pledge of solidarity with the United States and Britain, Kosovars warn that peace requires action against dictators. They recount ten years under Milosevic, praise coalition forces for liberation, and assert that remaining silent endangers freedom and dignity worldwide.
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Washington Post
Kosovo
United States
Forces of Freedom
Britain
Saddam Hussein
America
Xnar
Bush differs from father in pursuing Iraq war
The second Bush administration operates with a harder line and ideologic drive toward overthrowing Saddam Hussein, led by Cheney and Rumsfeld, with Powell as a moderating voice. Unlike 12 years ago, Bush seeks regime change to spark regional peace despite allied resistance and terrorism-era risks. The contrast raises whether pragmatism or ideology guides U.S. policy and if both presidencies can align.
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Brent Scowcroft
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Celin Powell
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Donald Rumsfeld
Karl Rove
Powell
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Condoleezza Rice
Scowcroft
Middle East
Drones and disinformation sparks outrage over Iraq war claims
An online furor rises as forged Iraq nuclear claims and a reported 24.4 foot drone wingspan trigger accusations of government deception. Critics accuse the Bush administration of disinformation to support a war, urging public opposition to the immoral conflict based on alleged fabrications.
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Taxpayer concern over school funding in Cedar Rapids
A March 10 Gazette note says Cedar Rapids school district will cut property tax for 2003-04, a move praised by homeowners but feared to reduce personnel. Superintendent Lew Finch warns fewer teachers harm students, with larger classes and less individual attention. The writer questions shifting priorities to adult amusements over education and criticizes Canada and Mexico as part of a broader grievance.
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Cedar Rapids
Lew Finch
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Desert duel proposed as a solution to conflict between Bush and Saddam. Writer claims both leaders should be removed and left to fight, arguing many lives would be saved if a duel settled their differences.
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