Editorial weighs ending Iowa greyhound purse subsidies
The Gazette discusses shifting gambling revenue from greyhound purses to state public funds. Harrah's proposes lawmakers allow casinos to direct millions to the state, arguing the sport is waning. Critics warn of economic harm to farms and handlers, while officials note racing days remain required.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Iowa Greyhound Association
Des Moines
Carney
Harrah’s
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Jack P. Ketterer
Iowa Greyhound Association Board
Brad Boeckenstedt
Harrah
Grassley Health Plan Vote Sparks Personal Critique
A letter criticizes Senator Grassley for opposing health care reform and cites a daughter’s Stevens Johnson Syndrome case. The writer argues Democratic votes prevented denial of coverage for pre existing conditions and condemns death panel rhetoric used to scare voters.
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Sen
Chuck Grassley
Stevens Johnson
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Congress
Questioning Obamacare and Founding Fathers in a Letter
A reader questions the health care bill and executive orders on abortion while accusing Congress and Pelosi of corruption. The letter argues socialized medicine is unfair and cites constitutional concerns, urging voters to reject Obamacare in November and replace lawmakers.
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Congress
Nancy Pelosi
Washington
Peter A. Drakozal Eldridge
Polls show broad support for health reform in national survey
A March 22 USA Today Gallup poll found 49 percent view Congress health bill as good, 40 percent bad, with 11 percent undecided. The piece notes some oppose due to not going far enough and references a separate study on arts learning aiding disadvantaged students. April Humphrey Iowa City.
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USA
Gallup
Congress
Humphrey
Iowa City
Embrace arts as essential tool for future work force
A 2006 New Commission report argues arts training is vital for learning and career success. It states top employers seek highly competent creative and innovative individuals and will pay premium for them, with the arts highlighted as essential skill for the workforce.
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New Commission On the
Harley Echoes In The Gazette Editorial Opinion
A March 23 Gazette editorial prompts Pat Meeker Newhall to note Harley motorcycle sounds mark spring return. The writer’s age remains unspecified while the author reflects on cabin fever and riding as seasonal signal.
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Gazette
Pat Meeker Newhall
Benedict XVI linked to widening church abuse scandal
The author recalls Catholic schooling and laments the church’s handling of priestly abuse including a German priest in Munich and the Wisconsin case of Rev. Lawrence Murphy. The piece Trumpets zero tolerance reforms while urging accountability and justice for victims, urging leaders to act rightly.
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Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict
Munich
Joseph Ratzinger
Ratzinger
Vatican
Ireland
United States
New York Times
Wisconsin
Lawrence C. Murphy
Murphy
Catholic Church
Edmund Burke
Cedar Rapids City Council Embraces Bold Recovery Push
The Cedar Rapids City Council rejects passive recovery and backs Mayor Corbett in pressuring HUD over buyouts and grants. They will oversee the flood recovery process, moving Eyerly under council supervision and promising tougher local action to secure aid and buyouts.
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Cedar Rapids
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Don
Karr
Chuck
Wieneke
Greg Eyerly
HUD
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Feds
Eyerly
Jim Prosser
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