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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2010
Page
4
The Nobel Peace Prize winner addressed over 10,000 at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He urged unity beyond race wealth or religion and thanked UNI for organizing the visit.
The Gazette argues against rush to new security rules for convenience stores after a 19 year old clerks kidnapping near Cedar Rapids ends safely. It credits alert customers and police for Amanda Daniels rescue with Keith Elson Jr at his apartment and urges store leadership to address security measures.
The text outlines that building a nuclear weapon would be Iran’s self-destructive move and urges preemptive action. It calls for US Aegis cruisers and Patriot batteries in the region, two carrier groups in the Persian Gulf, and initial joint Israeli US strikes with conventional arms, warning of a token nuclear strike if Iran proceeds.
A reader letter criticizes the Iowa Legislature for permitting heavier multi axle trucks on secondary roads, arguing roads and bridges cannot safely handle 96 000 pounds. The author condemns lobbying by Farm Bureau and owner operators, praises the Iowa Motor Truck Association for opposing the change, and questions truck safety and road wear. The letter also criticizes Senator Chuck Grassley for his political record and campaign contributions from health and pharmaceutical interests.
Cedar Rapids Kernels fans traveled to Clinton for a Thursday game that was canceled due to unplayable field conditions after heavy rain. The Iowa Conference contest at Veterans Memorial Stadium proceeded, while praise was given to Jesse Roeder and the ground crew for restoring field readiness.
Commentator notes Grassley’s reversal on the 2003 Medicare prescription drug bill. The speaker cites Grassley’s ranking as the third worst for veterans voting records by the Disabled American Veterans, addressing Iowans and mentioning Larry Peter Manchester.
The piece argues taxpayers bear risk through FHA loans with 3.5 percent down as Las Vegas, Phoenix, Florida and inland California see many empty homes and foreclosures. It notes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage backing, nationalization costs, and calls for ending taxpayer guarantees or raising down payments to 4 percent while warning against market collapse.
A cautious portrait of Governor Chet Culver as he seeks a second term in Iowa. Critics cite economic woes and past decisions while supporters praise wage hikes renewable energy and STEM funding. Biden campaign stops and local contention frame a tough reelection year.
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