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NEW YORK (AP) -- With rising hopes for the economy, stocks staged a strong showing Wednesday.
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WEB POLL
"Are the current across-the-board cuts a good idea, or should they be more targeted?"
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| 100% | The cuts should be targetted |
Comment: all high paid employes anybody over 100,000 10% off the top. cut engineering staff in half leave police and snowplow workers alone any electer official cut in half and full session. by Douglas
Comment: There should be a list of where the cuts will be, not just across the board, that gives them open hand !! Need to be accountable !! by Robin
Comment: Culver is just doing that because he took out millions from our rainy day fund. All because he didn't change the spending early in the fiscal year. by Jamie
Comment: Some programs aren't working efficiently, like Drug Court. Others, like the Dept. of Corrections, MUST function at current or higher levels. by Paige
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Should the city of Cedar Rapids close 2nd avenue to keep PCI downtown?
Do you feel the floods of 2008 have impacted the state's economy?
Is the Demolition Progress Going Fast Enough in Cedar Rapids?
Do you think a judge's decision to overturn Proposition 8 could affect the status of gay marriage in Iowa?
A Billboard comparing President Barack Obama and Adolf Hitler is up in Mason City. What do you think?
Do you even use the Postal Service anymore?
Which candidate for Governor will you vote for in November?
Who gets your vote on Tuesday?
Do you think the mobile speed camera should be considered an "emergency vehicle" because it is owned by the Cedar Rapids Police Department?
Should Cedar Rapids Spend Nearly $20 Million on a New Bus Depot?
Should Cedar Rapids spend nearly 8 Million dollars for a new bus depot?
Do you think marijuana should be legalized in Iowa for medicinal purposes?
"Do you think that cracking down on minor violations will help improve the overall quality of life in Dubuque?"
Is hiring Fran McCaffery the right move for the Hawkeyes?
When it comes to health care reform, do you think Congress is following the will of the people?
Does The Texting Ban Compromise Unfairly Target Teenage Drivers?
Who should be banned from cell phone use while driving?
Should Iowa Consider Bringing The Death Penalty Back?
Will the traffic cameras make you change the way you drive in Cedar Rapids?
Should patients be able to use medical marijuana if their doctors approve?
Are things in Iowa headed in the right direction?
Should state lawmakers pass a bill banning texting while driving?
Where Should the New Cedar Rapids Library Go?
Would You Replace Or Keep Congress?
If the health department identified disease victims during an outbreak, would it help you protect yourself?
What should be the top priority for lawmakers this session?
Who was a better Orange Bowl performance: legendary band Kool and the Gang, or Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi in his post-game interview?
What's your New Year's resolution?
What's the Top Story of 2009?
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Thursday: Showers and storms return, Cloudy & windy. High: 77
Tonight: Showers end late, clouds begin to clear out. Lo: 53
Friday: A mix of sun and clouds, cooler, a few sprinkles north. High: 69
A cold front will move through the state today bringing sho ...
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