Open debate on local government gains foothold in six Iowa counties
The Gazette editorial urges residents in Linn Johnson and Black Hawk counties to embrace a new consolidated government bill. It clarifies charter commission rules to study local governance, allowing nonpartisan or partisan options and broad public input while noting political fears and ongoing opposition from some local officials.
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Iowa
Linn, Johnson and
Black Hawk
House
Senate
Vilsack
Charter Commission
Polk County
Marion
Vic Klopfenstein
Linn County
Jim Houser
RiverRun plan eyed to revitalize Cedar Rapids area
Letters urge Cedar Rapids to back RiverRun a family adventure park and Czech Village revitalization arguing for local economic gains and job creation while detailing questions on costs, vacancies, private investors, and grants. The writer supports Mayor Pate calling for an informed vote based on reason.
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Cedar Rapids
RiverRun
Paul Pate
National Association of Realtors
Pressure from U.S. could end Congo war
An editorial in the Contra Costa Times argues the Congo war, tied to gold and coltan profits, could be halted by stronger U.S. diplomatic pressure. It notes 3.8 million deaths over five years, dire child mortality, and failing results of 5,000 U.N. peacekeepers, urging U.S. leadership.
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Contra Costa Times
Ake
Afghanistan
Yugoslavia
Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo
Zaire
Central Africa
International Rescue Committee
Congo
IRC
Michael Despines
Uganda
Rwanda
U.N
U.S
United States
Pelosi Powerball leadership reshapes Democratic path
Nancy Pelosi emerges as a unifying force in the House leading a postwar domestic agenda. She aims to grow the economy, safeguard health care, fund education, and strengthen national security while promoting bipartisan efforts and bluntly criticizing the president's economic policy. Pelosi's rise follows Gephardt's departure and positions her near a speaker bid.
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Nancy Pelosi
U.S
House of Representatives
San Francisco
Chamber of Congress
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Texas
Pelosi
Congress
House Democrats
California
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