Education urged to lift Iowa women’s grades on college degrees
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research rated Iowa mid to low in women’s college attainment, while high school graduation remains strong. The piece urges expanded education, state action, and broader support to boost female participation in higher education and related outcomes.
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Ted Stilwill
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Tom Vilsack
Congress fails to extend federal unemployment benefits before holidays
The split Congress let expire a 13 week federal benefits extension for about 890000 jobless Americans with 95200 more facing loss each week. House Republicans push a five week, state targeted plan while Senate backed a 13 week extension. The failure leaves relief delayed until January 7, amid 5.7 percent national unemployment.
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Banks and credit card lobbyists win no new bankruptcy bill
A lengthy critique alleges House members traded votes to appease banks and credit card firms in a six year effort to push HR 5745, ending with an abortion amendment removing in a midnight move. It cites Nadler and Frank condemning the maneuver while noting lobbyist reactions and broad campaign finance influence. Linda Merritt, a Cedar Rapids bankruptcy attorney, is named as voice in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
When Hanukkah Adjoins Thanksgiving By Benjamin Blech
Jewish calendar ethics blend solar and lunar timing to keep holidays in season. Hanukkah falls in winter while Passover remains spring. leap months keep lunar cycles aligned with solar years. The article notes the moon as a symbol of renewal guiding faith and gratitude, with Blech a Talmud professor at Yeshiva University.
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Letters on Pope John Paul II New Mysteries of Light
Wilma J Kuby of Belle Plaine praises Pope John Paul IIs invitation of the new Mysteries of Light. She welcomes the contemplations on Jesus baptism Cana the kingdom transfiguration and the Eucharistic miracle as a guide for youth in prayer.
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Democrats seek to reclaim party from Bush agenda foes
The piece quotes Mike Deupree arguing Bush's agenda enjoys bipartisan support but is blocked by Democratic leadership. It contends Americans rally to a crisis, criticizes Democratic opposition as weak, and accuses Bush of concealing North Korea's nuclear prowess to push war. It calls for the Democratic wing to reclaim the party from corporate influence.
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