Syria debate tests Congress over US role and risks
A Washington Post analysis outlines the contested questions lawmakers face in deciding on President Obama's request to authorize force in Syria. It notes risks of limited deterrence, potential regional blowback, and the challenge of picking between Assad and rebel factions while considering broader US strategic aims.
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Review Delays in Medical Testimony for Amy Palmer
The defense for Amy Palmer faces delays as medical experts review a state witness testimony before proceedings resume Monday. The article notes the postponement shifts in court timing and impacts trial momentum.
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Empowerment group and center transform kitchen for homeless women
Empowerment for Optimist of Cedar Rapids Marion and Catherine McAuley Center partner to remodel the center kitchen into an accessible space. The goal is to teach skills aiding transition to permanent housing for homeless women. Page references indicate sports and business items elsewhere.
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Public safety notes at Iowa campus and off campus areas
University of Iowa Police Officer Russell Shelangoski patrols near the US Re search Park in July. An Iowa Watch Study finds campus safety reports may be inaccurate as many crimes go unreported or occur off campus where students live or gather.
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Campus crime stats may mislead students and parents
An IowaWatch project explains campus crime figures are unreliable as they depend on voluntary reporting and cover only on campus areas. It notes crimes off campus can affect student safety and year to year numbers vary for multiple reasons.
London resignation lifted from 1999 speech
The public safety commissioner Brian London, who resigned amid controversy, used large passages from a 1999 retirement speech by Capt. John Allen Williams. London said he admired Williams and copied lines to express his own feelings as he left Iowa and Florida posts.
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