Welfare to work demands longer education counting as work
The editorial argues TANF must extend post secondary education counting toward work requirements from 12 to 24 months, citing research that higher education reduces poverty. It notes average TANF wages, a CDF survey, and lifetime earnings gains from two year degrees, urging renewal to reflect challenges. Buffalo Bill born 1846. Monday’s editorial misstates year.
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Children’s Defense Fund
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Landfill debate prompts strong local letters in Viola
Two May 1 letter writers urge immediate landfill use near Viola while others raise concerns about odors windblown trash and impact on farms. Proposals consider Bluestem Solid Waste Agency ideas and Alliant Energy plants linking to methane reuse, with calls to limit footprint near Cedar Rapids.
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Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Alliant Energy
Bluestem
Hiawatha
Center Point Road
Cedar Rapids
Viola
Don Stickle
Moderation Speeds Process in Judicial Nomination Debate
The discussion notes that moderation accelerates political processes around Bush era judicial nominees. It highlights tensions between Democrats and Republicans over Senate confirmation power and ideological considerations. It underscores public discourse as a response to nomination handling.
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Senate
Parole Board Hard Line Traps Iowa Inmates
Bonnie Cleaveland Morley critiques Elizabeth Robinson-Ford and the Iowa Board of Parole for denying parole to serious crime offenders for a decade. She argues the policy erodes incentives for rehabilitation, increases prison overcrowding, and punishes taxpayers while denying returning citizens a chance to reunite with families.
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Elizabeth Robinson-Ford
Iowa Board of Parole
Parole Board
Robinson-Ford
Public Safety
Iowa
Bonnie Cleaveland Morley
The Gazette Letter Submission Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown may appear with the letter. Address mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or use fax and email contacts.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Rejects Joining International Criminal Court
The Bush administration refuses to become a legal party to the International Criminal Court, marking the first time a nation disavows its treaty signature. The move jeopardizes international agreements, strains allied ties, and argues against global justice as the U.S. pursues unilateral policies while also not ratifying CTBT or ABM Treaty and opposing child soldier bans.
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Bush Withdraws U S Signature From World Court Opinion
Orlando Sentinel columnist Peter A. Brown argues Bush correctly pulled the United States from the International Criminal Court. He says American soldiers should not face foreign judgments and warns against surrendering sovereignty to a permanent court with a powerful prosecutor. He cites clashes with European and Islamic nations and defends U S actions on military personnel.
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Hague
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America
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