Cedar River care hinges on public vigilance and policy
The Cedar River in Cedar Rapids remains a focus of concern as the city seeks permit renewal for its wastewater plant. Officials say data shows increased industrial load but not threats to water quality, with the EPA seeking additional data. The public is urged to stay engaged as the DNR weighs whether to raise discharge allowances and lists alternatives if needed.
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Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mount Trashmore
Steve Hershner
State Department of Natural Resources
DNR
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
DNA
Hershner
Rachael Ray Awakens Mixed Reactions In Food TV World
The column critiques Rachael Ray and other Food Network stars for dumbing down cooking shows. It laments a lack of challenge, praises Julia Child and Jacques Pepin, and notes Ray’s perky non threatening persona fostering wary fans and a casual approach to cuisine.
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Rachael Ray
Food Network
Julia Child
Sandra Lee
Lee
Paula Deen
Reader’s Digest
Anne Tyler
Ray
Martha Stewart
Martha
Julia
Jacques Pepin
Nigella Lawson
London
Anthony Bourdain
Sandra
Paula
New Congress Faces Immigration Reform Goals and Challenges
Newly elected lawmakers are urged to pursue bipartisan compromise on immigration. The Dream Act is proposed as an initial step, allowing eligible student such as undocumented yet lawfully assimilated youths to pay in state college tuition. The message stresses legal pathways, workforce needs, and limiting use of immigrants as political targets.
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Congress
Chance for Bipartisan Change in Iraq Policy After Vote
As Democrats gain control of Congress, Bush eyes bipartisanship and new ideas on Iraq. Rumsfeld’s resignation clears air for a broader foreign policy review and potential energy policy shifts. Baker and Hamilton to shape the new dialogue with Syria and Iran.
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Bush
Don Rumsfeld
Defense
Iraq
House
Senate
Rumsfeld
Congress
James Baker
Lee Hamilton
Bush Administration
Middle East
America
White House
Baker
Syria
Iran
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