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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2005
Page
6
The editorial argues for federal funding of embryonic stem cell research despite President Bush's 2001 ban. It contends the research could treat diseases and ease suffering, while maintaining embryo adoption programs. The piece urges Bush to reverse course and permit new research on embryonic stem cells.
The article notes Laura Bush's Jerusalem and Dead Sea tour speech touching on education and women in the Middle East. It argues that Islamic women's rights influence democracy and the rule of law in Iraq, Iran, and the region, urging U S influence and fuller pledges to guarantee women's rights.
A Yale study shows preschool expulsions are rising nationwide with 10 percent of teachers removing at least one child in the last year. Four and five year olds face higher risk, and Black and male students are disproportionately affected amid lax early education discipline rules.
Letters from Cedar Rapids area residents argue to grandfather the Banar addition into College Community School District to preserve home values and reduce sale uncertainty. Other letters criticize Maytag buyout, push local economic support, and urge focus on veterans care this Memorial Day.
A New York investment group buys Maytag, triggering concern among Iowans about loss of local jobs and the future of the plant. Citizens fear the private out of state buyer will run Maytag for profit rather than community needs, risking local employment.
The letter to about 31 000 Iowa City residents urges voters to reject a public power initiative on the November 2005 ballot. It claims over a century of safe reliable affordable electricity, which contradicts history since MidAmerican only bought the previous private utility about ten years ago.
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