Nature trail funding debate tests private support in Cedar Rapids project
Supporters and opponents of converting the Cedar Valley Nature Trail’s abandoned rail corridor urge private funding over taxes while awaiting real-world results. Proponents from Rails to Trails and the Iowa Heritage Foundation push the project as a nature and recreation asset. farmers fear public stewardship could bring noise, theft, and higher taxes. Time and experience will prove whether the plan succeeds financially and socially.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Iowa Heritage Foundation
Iowa
Wisconsin
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
California bid scheme eyed overrun in federal grants
Rep. James Leach questions a California firm's 89 million federal education contract after an 414 million overrun claim. He seeks GAO review and a House probe, urging voiding the three year deal and new fixed price bids amid insider subcontractor ties and layoffs at the Iowa firm.
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California
U.S. Department of Education
Iowa City
First District
James Leach
Leach
Systems Development
Congress
General Accounting Office
House
Governmental Operations Committee
Reagan presidency faces delayed gains and fiscal battles
The piece analyzes how Reagan’s promise of control over Congress contrasts with real legislative friction. It notes GOP Senate limits, House Democrats, and opposition to AWACS sales to Saudi Arabia, with concerns on tax policy, social issues, and the effect of television politics on public opinion. It cites Greenspan and Weinberger on deficits, bonds, and market responses to the budget plan.
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Reagan
Congress
Senate
Bob Dole
Finance Committee
Russell Long
Saudi Arabia
Oregon
Robert Packwood
Kentucky Court Fight Over Public Pay Promise Outrage
A Kentucky county commissioner's bid to cut his own salary after promising to do so faces a Supreme Court challenge. The case centers on the Corrupt Practices Act which bars promising “things of value” to voters. The author argues the law overreaches and would curb campaign rhetoric.
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Brown
Jefferson County
U.S. Supreme Court
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Kentucky Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids calls for tougher swift justice after brutal assaults
A Cedar Rapids writer denounces repeated brutal attacks on women, urging immediate harsher penalties and speedier convictions. The author argues for a three judge panel, more swift trials, and higher penalties to deter premeditated violence and protect families and officers.
Clean Air Act under debate as 1970s protections faced change
Letters to The Gazette discuss the impending expiration and planned changes to the Clean Air Act. Critics warn of weakened enforcement and higher emissions, while supporters cite health benefits and modest inflation impact. Public input urged to Rep. Tauke and Senators Grassley Jepsen.
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Reagan
Adirondacks
Northeast
Canada
Tom Tauke
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Charles Grassley
Roger Jepsen
Senate
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