Linn County sales tax plan aims to fund schools locally
The editorial discusses a proposed 1 percent sales tax in Linn County to fund urban projects and schools, with two-thirds of revenue sent to rural districts, urging the Legislature to mind its own business so a local election can proceed in 2006. It warns that rushing could undermine two years of planning and calls for a fairer state funding approach for K-12 education.
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Linn-Mar praised for anti-bullying program claim questioned
The Gazette touted Linn-Mar as Iowa’s first to try a new anti-bullying program but letters point to Independence in 1998 launching a Respect and Protect violence prevention program, with many districts using similar approaches since. Debates also urge federal action to aid family farms and note a tragic child abandonment incident in Mount Pleasant.
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Veterans Care Cuts Put Patriots at Risk
A letter argues Congress constricts VA health funding and notes Lakeside VA Medical Center Chicago closed inpatient services in 2003. It claims projected savings of 720 million over 20 years and urges sustained support, praising Iowa City Veterans Hospital staff since the 1980s.
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The Theocratic Threat Awakens American Politics
A critical essay argues extremists on the Radical Right and Radical Left threaten the U S political system. It cites suppression of moderates, religious wedge politics, manipulation of elections, and calls for a new Theocratic Party to defend democracy. It references Cindy Sheehan, Terri Schiavo, Pat Robertson, and Justice Sunday II as symbolic flashpoints.
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Justice Sunday II
John Roberts
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Pat Robertson
Lawmakers weigh $3 billion cut to farm bill by Sept limit on mega farms
Agriculture committees in the House and Senate face trimming $3 billion from the farm bill with ideas due by September 16. They may target conservation rural development nutrition programs or subsidy payments to mega farms. A Kellogg poll shows Iowa Kansas Minnesota voters favor payment limits by over two to one.
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Chuck Grassley
Tom Harkin
Jim Nussle
Terri Nederhiser
Cedar Rapids
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Senate
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Kansas
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