Local public health crisis: AIDS among Iowa Blacks and Latinos
At a Cedar Rapids hearing, advocates urge a champion to spotlight AIDS among African-Americans and Latinos in Iowa and Linn County. Data show blacks and Hispanics bear higher infection and death burdens. leaders call for urgent, targeted strategies and public action.
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NLY
Africa
Bush
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Linn County
United States
U.S
America
David Satcher
Yard waste debate shapes Iowa recycling policy veto urged
A letter urges Governor Vilsack to veto Senate File 458 as four lines would alter yard waste disposal rules. The writer argues yard waste belongs in organics recycling, highlighting composting benefits for soil, water protection, flood reduction, and job creation in Iowa.
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Tom Vilsack
Senate
Iowa
Letter urges veto on bill to shield teens from crime risk
A May 8 letter asks Gov. Vilsack to veto House File 206 to protect teens from becoming criminals if they have consensual sex. It claims Iowa teen pregnancy rates will rise due to fear of seeking help and argues the law does not improve teen safety.
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House
Vilsack
Iowa
Planned Parenthood
Childpredators.com
Dolores M. Suchomel
Mount Vernon
Democrats threaten democracy with partisan tactics in Senate and Texas
The piece argues Democrats undermine majority rule by using filibusters to block Bush nominees and staging a Texas legislative quorum break. It asserts such maneuvers harm government function, cites Tories and court fights, and labels party lawyers as driving force behind the tactics.
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U.S
Senate
Texas House
Bill Clinton
GOP
U.S. Senate
Robert Torricelli
New Jersey
Larry
Laurie Sawyer
Joe
Jill Sixpack
al Gore
Florida
Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court
Miguel Estrada
Patricia Owen
U.S. Court of Appeals
Bush
American Bar Association
George Bush
Teddy Kennedy
Texas
House
Oklahoma
Not Allow Dictator to Remain in Power in 04
A reader recalls a remark by George Bush describing government as easier under a dictatorship and claiming he would be its dictator. The passage reflects anti dictatorship sentiment and skepticism toward presidential control.
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Florida
Jeb
George W
Iraq
Rose Mary Binns Monona
George Bush
RiverRun project details disputed and supported
A correspondent argues for fully reporting RiverRun details and backs the project’s creation and potential success. The letter emphasizes that knowing all facts is essential to sound business and accurate public understanding.
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History Center
RiverRun
David K. Junge
Cedar Rapids
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