Smoking ban debated to ease conflicts in eateries
The Gazette editorial argues a smoking ban in restaurants could reduce disputes between smokers and non smokers and cites taxi ban results as showing no business decline. It notes enforcement challenges for county wide rules and supports a metro task force to consider a local ordinance.
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Lisa van Allen
Cedar Rapids
Clean Air For
CAFE
Paul Pate
Metro
Doug Wagner
Farm bill deal disappoints senators and critics
Sen. Tom Harkin concedes compromises on subsidies but faces Republican opposition led by Chuck Grassley. The $73 billion bill, praised by some, is called a bad policy by critics, who warn it favors large farms and harms family farms and rural communities. Grassley signals possible vote against the measure.
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Tom Harkin
House
Democrat Harkin
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Grassley
Richard Lugar
Indiana
Chicago Tribune
House-Senate
Gazette
Washington
E. Michael Myers
Texas
Chuck Hassebrook
Harkin
Trade Promotion Authority frames Iowa economy and jobs
Thomas A. Parks argues for Senate passage of Trade Promotion Authority to unlock global markets for Iowa farms and manufacturing. He cites 1994 failures, U.S. low treaty standing, and HR3005, urging timely up or down votes to boost exports and regional employment.
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Iowa
Senate
U.S. Senate
Congress
House of Representatives
Transfer stations boost competition over landfills nationwide
The piece notes transfer stations replacing local landfills, with Bluestem resisting in favor of its own landfill. EPA guidance supports transfer stations to spur bids from regional landfills, citing Collier County Florida and Cincinnati as examples of lower costs and more disposal options.
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Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Bluestem
EPA
Bluestein
Collier County
Fla
Florida
Cincinnati
Bush budget sparks debate over values and security
The piece contrasts political cartoons and editorials on Israel and the Goliath metaphor with a critique of President Bush's 2008 budget. It argues for shared global stewardship and notes the proposed $396 billion military budget and permanent tax cuts amid domestic needs. It questions security achieved by overwhelming force.
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Gazette
Joe Sharpnack
Israel
Chicago Tribune
Goliath
David
Bush
Education is a priority not roads in Iowa budget clash
Duane J. Arnold of Cedar Rapids blasts Republicans for a five hour special session that produced a budget he says blocks Democratic input and harms Iowa families. He argues road funds should not fund tax shifts and urges lawmakers to prioritize children over concrete, calling for resignations if they won't cooperate.
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Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Lowa
Cedar Rapids
Vilsack
Des Moines
Duane J. Arnold
Gratitude for Priests Amid Catholic Church Scandal
A Catholic reader thanks priests who serve the church amid recent scandal and media frenzy. He urges prayers for all Catholics and for those devoted to Christ who minister daily, despite the difficult time.
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