Obama calls for 1967 borders as basis for a Palestinian state
In a sweeping address Obama urged a peace plan based on the 1967 lines and urged Israel to act while affirming Palestinians need to accept Israel's right to exist. He noted Bahraini protests and criticized Bahrain's crackdown, drawing mixed regional reactions.
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GOP leader refuses rail funding for Iowa City Chicago line
Despite a 230 million federal grant, Amtrak service from Iowa City to Chicago faces a dead end with Gov Branstad not ruling out a 20 million state match while urging Legislature to decide. House Speaker Paulsen says funding unlikely as supporters claim 600 jobs yearly during build and 25 million annual stimulus.
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Cleanup of Alliant Sixth Street Plant Ties Cedar Lake Recovery
Cleanup plans for Alliant Energy’s Sixth Street Generating Station after the 2008 flood could shape Cedar Lake’s future as a recreation and wildlife area. Dale Todd, former Cedar Rapids parks commissioner, warns delaying removal may let Cedar Lake become a swamp as stakeholders map demolition and site cleanup.
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Branstad Seeks Iowa School Reform Amid Stagnation
Gov. Terry Branstad outlines a July summit with Arne Duncan to craft a major K-12 reform plan. He cites Iowa slipping from leading to mid-pack, urging pay tied to student performance and broader teacher effectiveness reforms for the 2012 legislative session.
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