Cedar Rapids Leaf Pickup Reverts After Shortened Trial
The city abandons a simplified odd-even leaf pickup schedule after a brief trial led by Streets Commissioner Don Thomas. Weather and public familiarity caused confusion, so the old system resumes with a two-day response window for schedules. Residents urged to rake the day before the crews visit.
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Clinton Deficit Reduction Boosts 1996 Election Prospects
A Washington Post-ABC poll shows Americans creditting President Clinton for improving the economy and a lower deficit. The 1993-94 deficit fell from projections to 203 billion, with hopes it could drop to 170 billion by next September 30, aiding Clinton's reelection bid.
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U.S
Branstad Campbell clash over Iowa tax reform and cuts
Rep. Darrell Hanson outlines flaws in Iowa income tax structure and contrasts Gov. Branstad plan to cut top nominal rate with Bonnie Campbell proposal. He argues reform is needed alongside tax relief to avoid high rates, complexity, and unfairness, urging integrated reform and cuts.
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Terry Branstad
Bonnie Campbell
Iowa
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Branstad
Minnesota
Bell Curve controversy fuels racial stereotype debate
The discussion centers on Murray and Herrnstein's The Bell Curve arguing white IQ superiority and policy against social programs. Critics condemn the book as racist and rooted in eugenics while questioning test biases and environmental factors shaping intelligence.
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Richard Herrnstein
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