Iowa weighs funding for national teaching certification
Legislators debated scarce NBPTS aid and rewards for Iowa teachers seeking national certification. With a $250,000 pot and $2,000 fees, few benefit, prompting calls to base rewards on performance rather than a lottery. States vary in subsidies as Iowa ponders fair access.
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OWA
NBPTS
Iowa
Los Angeles Times
North Carolina
the Times
Los Angeles
California
NEPTS
Wisconsin
Missouri
Illinois
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa State Education Association
Health Freedom for Americans Act critique
From a Harrop argues conservatives should embrace a national health plan, countering claims of socialized medicine. He criticizes HMO gatekeeping, urges bipartisan support, and notes how a government role in health coverage could be conservative and pro business.
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Harrop
Lindsay Graham
R-S.c
Deep South
House
Bob Livingston
Wall Street Journal
Paul Gigot
Graham
Hmos
Congress
Clinton
U.S
General Dynamics
Raytheon
Canada
General Motors
Romano Brothers & Co
William Romano
Christian duty and rights in LGBT debates and scripture
An excerpt argues scripture protects believers and condemns discrimination toward all, but warns against associating sexual orientation with civil rights. It asserts true Christians follow biblical guidance, oppose hatred, and caution about legal changes that could affect youth safety and morality.
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Quasqueton
It Takes One to Know One Rhetoric Sparks Letter
A November 12 message targets anti Christian rhetoric by Van Horne. The writer condemns an implied bigoted mind-set, asserts knowledge of Jesus Christ and God, and cites vengeance as God’s domain. The author commits to praying for the recipient.
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God
van Horne
Jesus Christ
Compassion versus justice in Iowa City probe and protest
Jay Shaw of Iowa City condemns a legal system he says substituted compassion for justice after a shove led to probation breach and a two day jail term. He argues officers who killed his son were not prosecuted while he faced punishment for a minor act.
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Iowa City
Jay Shaw
R.J. Winklehake
Stephen Gerard II
Who makes the clothes this holiday season 1998
Campaigners urge disclosure of factories behind consumer goods. The National Labor Committee asks shoppers to question stores about child labor and sweatshops abroad, citing low wages and harsh conditions in China Honduras and beyond.
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China
Honduras
Kathie Lee Gifford
National Labor Committee
People of Faith Network
People’s Right To
Charles Kernaghan
The
National
Seventh Ave
New York
N.Y
Nicnet.org
Gazette letter policy requests name and hometown
The Gazette publishes letters up to 300 words and requires the writer to include name street address and daytime phone number. Only the name and hometown will appear with the letter. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 email gazette fyiowa com.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
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Lake of Fire
Satan
USS
Enterprise
Developing Nations
Dorothy Higdon
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