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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 2013
Page
6
The Gazette editorial argues food stamps belong in the federal safety net but criticism centers on eligibility cuts. It notes SNAP rose from 17 million people in 2001 to 47 million last year and warns shrinking the program won’t solve budget issues, urging Congress to focus on jobs and wages instead.
Letters highlight public access issues with Cedar Rapids libraries and a confusing Sept. 10 voting experience. The writer challenges voter fraud claims, notes a $20 million fire station cost, and questions mental health funding and state Medicaid estate recovery rules.
Lawrence Wenclawski reflects after the Sept. 10 Cedar Rapids school board race. He thanks supporters and urges reform for board meeting times participation and transparency. He congratulates Keith Westerkamp on winning and stresses community engagement, clear questions after presentations, and fair consistent policy implementation.
Guest columnist George Ball argues the Common Core and testing regime threaten U S schools. He cites a 2010 Obama framing of a Sputnik moment, notes China’s PISA lead, critiques the 25 member Core team, and highlights poverty as the root of score gaps. Ball, chair at Burpee and former AHS president, warns of a costly, unproven policy shift.
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