Housing for all or politics of housing in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette editorial questions the Cedar Rapids MAHP housing project praised by Vice President Gore. It notes a troubled landlord record, ongoing financial shortfalls, and asks what model best provides affordable homes for the poorest families amid rising prices and service jobs.
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Cedar Rapids
al Gore
Chsc
Osada
MidAmerican Housing Partnership
Osaka
MAHP
Bush stakes presidency on immigration momentum
The piece argues a Bush victory on immigration could revive his presidency, crediting his Monday night address and border measures with staving off conservative backlash. It notes the political stakes, potential bipartisan reform, and the need to push Senate passage before Memorial Day to regain support and time.
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Middle East
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Mikhail Gorbachev
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Hanks and Howard in The Da Vinci Code critique
A critic derides Tom Hanks and Ron Howard for turning entertainment into grandiose art. The Da Vinci Code is questioned as a sensationalized page turner, not a worthy cultural milestone, while mainstream hype and celebrity gravitas are blamed for overblown significance.
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Opus Dei
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Tom Hanks
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France
One Sick Child Away From Being Fired
A Washington Post column discusses a UC Hastings study showing how work and family demands collide for workers across occupations. It highlights rigid discipline, slow employer adaptation, and the need for flexible schedules and expanded Family and Medical Leave Act protections.
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Center For Work Life Law
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