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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 2017

Page

11

Disability prompts upheaval in rural Alabama man’s life

The piece follows Desmond Spencer in Lamar County Alabama as he pursues disability amid rising national rates. It notes a surge in working age recipients, federal spending, and the social rift between rural and urban areas, with Spencer contemplating the stigma of disability while his family relies on monthly benefits.

Spencer Social Security Desmond Spencer America Washington Post Social Security Administration Michigan Missouri Appalachia Deep South Donald Trump David Autor Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alabama Walker County Lamar County Beaverton Peoria Ill Karen Ruby Tasha Harris Harris Social Security Office Ala

City council stalls tree planting contracts over 40 percent substitutions

Cedar Rapids and Meyer Landscape & Design bids for 35 tree species totaling 269356 faced opposition after a runner up pointed to 40 percent substitutions. The council split 4 4, delaying approval and prompting calls to ensure diverse hardwoods.

Bladeworks of Cedar Rapids Meyer Landscape & Design of Moline Darin Chamberlin Scott Olson Kris Gulick Justin Shields Ralph Russell Scott Overland Gulick Leff Bladeworks Meyer

Tax reform debate targets border adjustment tax risks and reliefs

Williams argues against border adjustment tax linking higher consumer costs to a price cut strategy and calls for deficit neutral reforms through cutting expenses including the Education Department. Critics say revenue neutrality is unlikely and list concerns from Center for American Progress and Senate Republicans. Wal-Mart and Target urge White House reconsideration amid Texas groceryimport concerns.

Williams Education Department Harry Stein Liberal Center For American Progress Ryan Brady Stein Gary Cohn Trump Goldman Sachs Wal-Mart Target White House Texas Retailers Association George Kelemen Texas Senate Tom Cotton R-Ark John Cornyn

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