Cedar Lake fish kill sparks debate on cleanup and future use
The Cedar Rapids editorial calls the Cedar Lake fish kill a public issue highlighting pollution from chlordane and PCBs. It urges reexamination of water quality, accountability from industry and government, and pursuit of restoration or a safer future recreation site.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Lake
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
Cedar Rapidians
Dr. Lake
UNI model praised as ideal in national university president search
The University of Northern Iowa is praised for a transparent search process to replace Constantine Curris, with 58 nominees down to four finalists to be reviewed by the Board of Regents. The commentary contrasts UNI with the University of Iowa where secrecy surrounded past presidential hires.
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Clemson University
Minneapolis
Board of Regents
UNI
Iowa
Regents
University of Iowa
Hunter Rawlings III
Rawlings
James O. Freedman
Dartmouth
U of I
Cornell University
Ithaca
N.Y
University of Northern Iowa
Tax cuts could balance budget by 2002 says Glassman
James K. Glassman argues that H.R. 1215 tax changes boost investment and save families, with a $500 per child reduction for many and capital gains relief. He notes revenue shortfalls of about $80 billion by 2002, but asserts the political and economic gains justify the plan despite Medicare spending questions.
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Clinton
Pete Domenici
N.M
Senate Budget Committee
John Kasich
Ohio
Elearly
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Wal-Mart
Treasury
Women juggle work and home but stay engaged says study
Editorial notes on a Harris poll finding 1502 women ages 18 to 55 view dual roles as providers and nurturers. Women value paid work, seek balance, rely on other women for support, and reject sensational debates on work versus motherhood. Sarah Vradenburg, Akron Beacon Journal.
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Harris
Whirlpool Foundation
University of Iowa vilified for alleged anti gay climate
Jean Fallon criticizes state Rep Charles Hurley and university officials for alleged hostility to gays and lesbians at the University of Iowa. She cites teaching terminations warnings, film censorship, and policy moves seen as restricting discussion of gay topics, urging academic freedom and open inquiry.
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Charles Hurley
R-Fayette
University of Iowa
Gazette
U of I
Board of Regents
Paris Is
New York
Hunter Rawlings
Jean Fallon
Iowa City
Campaign For Academic Freedom
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