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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 2005

Page

4

Cedar Rapids Art Museum earns praise for Grant Wood exhibit

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art earns high marks for accommodating visitors to the Grant Wood exhibit. The show runs through January 15 with "American Gothic" leaving this week and "Young Corn" returning from the Chicago Art Institute after December 5.

Cedar Rapids

Letters call curbs on corruption and political advertising

The writer argues for laws limiting political advertising and a five year ban on former officials serving in lobbying roles for groups that funded their campaigns. They urge restrictions to curb public trust abuses and align law enforcement with citizen support, referencing Cedar Rapids election coverage.

Washington Gazette United Kingdom Cedar Rapids

Wal-Mart Employee Defends Company Against Criticism

A Wal-Mart employee of five and a half years respond to negative publicity and claims in a WalMartWatch.com ad. The letter asserts no gender discrimination, outlines access to medical coverage for full and part timers, and notes a hardware store closed before Wal-Mart arrived in town.

Wal-Mart WalmartWatch.com Wal- Mart

District 3 seeks runoff without Wagner interference

Voters oppose Wade Wagner's write-in bid after he failed to gather enough votes in the at large election. Sherry Cherry and Jerry McGrane ran in district three and deserve a runoff without Wagner's involvement to reflect public discontent with the current government.

Wade Wagner Wagner Sherry Cherry Jerry McGrane

War on Drugs Debate Reflects Policy Failures

Cedar Rapids reader Matthew Barkier argues the War on Drugs worsens crime and risk, cites rising cocaine price and lower purity, compares to Prohibition, and urges smarter approaches focused on health and safety rather than punitive measures. He calls for listening to smarter policy voices and shifting focus from abortion, sexuality, and foreign wars.

Matthew Barkier Cedar Rapids

American Gothic Exhibition Heads To Chicago Art Institute

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art hosts Grant Wood’s American Gothic through Sunday before returning the work to Chicago. The show includes 165 other notable pieces and appeals to art lovers in the region.

Grant Wood Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Chicago Art Institute

Congress Must Act To Strengthen Pension Rules

Elaine L. Chao John W. Snow and Carlos M. Gutierrez urge Congress to pass comprehensive pension reform to fix underfunding ensure transparent plan liabilities update premiums and prevent a bailout of the pension insurance program. The authors warn current bills weaken funding rules and risk workers benefits and taxpayer costs.

Congress Pension Elaine L. Chao John W. Snow Carlos M. Gutierrez America Bush Senate Finance Committee Chuck Grassley America’s Workers Legis Senate House United Airlines U.S. Secretary of Labor Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp U.S. Secretary of Treasury U.S. Secretary of Commerce

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