Draft reality check from Linn County draft board veteran
Veteran Linn County draft board member describes how hardship for dependents affects deferments and notes guiding criteria. He recalls 9/11 and Desert Storm while stressing Congress would reinstate a draft only if needed. current system relies on random lottery and registration rules. James Lynch report.
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Cedar Rapids eighth graders score low on math percentile
Iowa test results show Cedar Rapids eighth graders averaging 6.5 grade level and ranking 11th percentile in Iowa, 21st nationally. Franklin Middle School leads with 22nd percentile in Iowa and 41st nationwide, while math computation was removed from composite scores in 1993 94 to favor concept and problem solving.
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