Ethanol's blame in rising food costs urged to stay in back
The Gazette argues ethanol contributes little to global food price rises while crude oil, drought, and export limits drive costs. It notes corn prices spike but food costs are mostly due to processing, distribution, and marketing. The editor champions ethanol as Iowa's economic boon and anticipates future biofuel shifts toward cellulosic sources.
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U.S
India
China
Vietnam
Argentina
United States
Congress
Center For Agricultural and Rural Development
Iowa State University
ISU Center
Iowa
Parenting classes could reduce child abuse
The piece argues that child abuse stems from parenting ignorance and stress. It cites 906000 annually abused or neglected children in the US and 1500 yearly child deaths, 79 percent under four. It urges public access to parenting and stress management classes before pregnancy to lower abuse rates.
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United States
Yesterday's results on rising prices prompt shopping cutbacks
A survey shows consumers report cutting back on fresh produce and fish due to higher food costs. Respondents indicate groceries are stretched as prices rise, influencing weekly purchases and budgeting.
Readers weigh Kennedy greatness in online poll results
The Gazette reports voting results from 662 participants on whether Ted Kennedy is among America's greatest senators. It notes a daily online poll and mentions a union member perspective, with references to caucus travel and political processes.
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Ted Kennedy
America
GazetteOnline
Letters on party reform and energy policy in Cedar Rapids
A letter writer argues for changing the Democrats election process to empower rank and file voters. A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes local housing discrimination coverage and calls for stricter penalties and recognition of minority struggles. A third letter urges reduced foreign oil dependence, promoting solar and wind energy and energy efficient loans.
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Barack Obama
Democratic Party
Cedar Rapids
World policy failures fuel global food crisis says Mallaby
Sebastian Mallaby argues governments deepen hunger through protectionism and misaligned policies. He cites Japan stockpiling rice, U S farm subsidies, Europe’s anti GM foods, and export bans hindering relief efforts while urging market driven agricultural investment.
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Sebastian Mallaby
Washington Post
Haiti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Japan
Center For Global Development
World Food Program
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Oxford
Paul Collier
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