Diversity gaps linger as urban newcomers reach Iowas heartland
A Broad Way Neighborhood Center director and volunteers struggle to engage children in a Southeast Iowa City parking lot as part of a summer basketball effort. The Gazette reports on cultural bridging amid waves of inner city migrants, mainly African American, reshaping small eastern Iowa towns and prompting broader reflection on welcome and inclusion.
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Bush faces broad disapproval of $87 billion Iraq Afghan aid
A Washington Post ABC poll shows six in ten Americans oppose President Bush request for $87 billion to fund military and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan next year. Voters favor rolling back tax cuts to cover the cost if Congress approves the funding.
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Survey signals wary public on Iraq policy despite war support
Poll data show many Americans oppose giving the administration a blank check for Iraq peacekeeping though backing Bush's war decision remains solid. The president's overall approval holds.
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Campaign finance law forces ads to name sponsor in US
Washington reports that under the McCain Feingold act taking effect last November all political ads must identify who is responsible and approve content. The rule aims to curb anonymous attack ads and is under Supreme Court review. Contact the writer at (202) 224-0241 or emmva aol.com.
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Clinton rallies Dems in Iowa at rain soaked steak fry
Former President Clinton urged about 5,000 Iowa Democrats at Indianola to contrast Bush policies with a unifying approach. He argued the 2001-04 GOP shift divided the country and the world, urging Democrats to recapture the White House in 2004.
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