Withdrawal of Miers tests Bush Supreme Court plans
The Gazette notes Harriet Miers has withdrawn her nomination amid bipartisan criticism over experience and judicial views. It warns the episode delays the confirmation process and signals a need for a candidate with clear qualifications and a record of philosophy, as pressure groups call for civil action.
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Miers
Sandra Day O’connor
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Marion officials clash over releasing injured firefighter name
Public access advocates challenge Marion city attorney Donald Hoskins who argued HIPAA and medical confidentiality barred releasing an injured firefighter's name from a September house fire. They contend Iowa open records require disclosure and urge accountability.
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Marion
Donald Hoskins
Hoskins
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NBA dress code sparks debate over style and profits
Commissioner David Stern enforces a business casual dress code for league business and travel, banning shorts T shirts sleeveless tops sneakers and gaudy jewelry. Players like Marcus Camby Brevin Knight and Stephen Jackson label it racist while others defend cultural expression.
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David Stern
Flood Insurance
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Brevin Knight
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Stephen Jackson
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Boston Celtics
Paul Pierce
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Marion residents urged to vote yes on telecom utility proposal
In Marion residents are asked to vote yes on two questions to maintain the right to form a municipal communications utility and authorize a five member Utility Board. The measure commits no funds or taxes but keeps options open for phone service cable TV and high speed Internet.
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Marion
Opportunity Marion
David Kalkwart
Chuck Warner
Forming a Marion Communications Utility Ballot Action
Hiawatha voters are asked to consider two ballot issues No 1 and No 2 proposing a process for a tax funded municipal communications and television system. The measure aims to reassure taxpayers that forming the utility does not commit tax dollars to actual construction and urges a yes vote.
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Marion
Hiawatha
Letters on ballot issues raise tax and service concerns
The Gazette invites letters under 150 words about Nov 8 candidates and issues. A proposed municipal communications system faced debate over who backs it and how residents’ signatures were to be gathered. Cedar Rapids editorial praise for Scott Olson highlights leadership and potential benefits for the city under a new government system.
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MediaCom
Qwest Communications
Ted Mercer
Scott Olson
Four Oaks
Scott
Cedar Rapids
Jim Ernst
Iowa City Vote on Power Flow Sparks Skywalk Parody
Opinion notes conflict over electricity direction in Iowa City while mocking down town Cedar Rapids skywalks and comparing Benton Hill Park to the Dubuque Street skywalk. It argues for joining the Midwest High Speed Rail Association over municipal power focus and provides the association’s contact through the Public Library.
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Dubuque Street
Benton Hill Park
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Midwest High Speed Rail Association
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