Agency finds cutting costs not that easy
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service reduced office space after Reagan’s order, but the GSA still pays $23,974 yearly rent for vacated Cedar Rapids offices while mediators relocate to a smaller room at a cost of $2,930 annually. The lease dispute and space reductions reflect broader government challenges in trimming expenses.
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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Executive Plaza
Cedar Rapids
General Services Administration
GSA
Federal Building
United States
Ruth Carpenter
Federal Mediation
Reagan pushes constitutional amendment for school prayers
President Reagan urged a constitutional amendment to allow voluntary prayers in public schools during a Rose Garden National Prayer Day event. He said the administration would send a proposed amendment to Congress to counter 1962 and 1963 Supreme Court rulings while noting courts have not barred voluntary silent prayers. Critics warned the amendment would require two thirds in Congress and ratification by 38 states.
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America
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Falwell
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New York
Senate panel backs Reagan budget plan amid Democratic complaints
The Senate Budget Committee approved a 779 billion Republican budget that Reagan calls a step to lower deficits and strengthen Social Security. Democrats say it harms the poor and elderly. The 12 to 8 party line vote followed late-session friction.
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UPI
Senate Budget Committee
Reagan
Senate
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Joseph Biden
D-Del
House
Two Sea Harrier Jets Missing in Falklands War
Britain reports two Sea Harrier jets missing after anti aircraft patrols over the Falklands. Pilots are listed as missing and presumed dead as U.N. mediation is accepted to pause hostilities. Rescue operations continue within the blockade zone as both sides seek a cease fire.
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Britain
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British Defense Ministry
U.S
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Bath Time Wisdom In The Telephone Call
A quip on bath time and fate warns that a ringing phone, literal or metaphorical, remains tied to the listener. The line echoes a playful ethical urge to consider personal responsibility when fate or surprise interrupts daily life.
Mixed views on voluntary school prayer in Cedar Rapids area
Gazette notes varied reactions among school officials and clergy to President Reagan’s call for a constitutional amendment allowing voluntary group prayer in public schools. Clergy like Rev. Ken Van de Griend defend pluralism while some administrators stop short of endorsement.
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Reagan
Supreme Court
Ken van de Griend
Linn County Association of Evangelicals
Tax break on city forest preserves ends in Iowa
A six year campaign by Sen. Robert Rush to strip tax subsidies from forest and fruit tree preserves in cities won legislative approval. Cedar Rapids Assessor Dale Piersall notes assessment will rise from 14.82 per acre to market value, boosting Cedar Rapids taxes from about 250 to around 25 000 annually. The bill awaits Gov. Ray's action after adjournment.
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Cedar Rapids
Dale Piersall
Rush
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