GOP hopefuls trade barbs at Chet Culver forum
Three Republican contenders Vander Plaats Branstad and Roberts attacked Gov. Culver at a Cedar Rapids GOP forum during the Des Moines bureau coverage. Branstad faulted Culver for large budgets and deep across the board cuts while Culver ally Stanley rebutted the criticism as politicking ahead of the June 8 primary.
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Zoning seen as fix for Iowa City housing and redistricting
Advocates including educators argue inclusionary zoning requiring affordable homes could ease concentrated poverty in schools. As the Iowa City school board weighs redistricting, some say moving low income families to various neighborhoods would balance test scores and reduce local disparities.
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Oil slick threatens Atlantic as Gulf spill widens
A massive oil spill from a ruptured well off Louisiana worries officials and residents from Louisiana to Florida as Gulf Stream flow could push it toward the Atlantic. President Obama planned a visit to assess the disaster amid criticism of BP. Efforts to stem and remove the oil through skimming burning or chemicals continued with limited success. Local shrimp business owner Matt O’Brien voiced fear and frustration over the ongoing spill.
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Census workers go door to door for 1960s style count
Census enumerators begin door to door visits to reach the 600000 nonrespondents as 48 million addresses are checked. Respondents cite language barriers, time constraints, or skepticism about government data use while workers press for completed forms nationwide.
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