Downtown evolution stirs Maine Mann development plan
The Gazette editors urge approval of a municipal development to convert a long held hall property near the Pertlewariean site into a retail and office complex. They reference past Plaza Towers as a cautionary tale and argue the project could boost city tax increment and new commerce while preserving core streetscapes and jobs.
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Maine Mann
Vinio
Pertlewariean Iteal) Went He Cheaup
Sultestaun
Mmemiter
Regeria Baley
Bennone
Gmrest
Atroners Toe
Ues
Aemeontiier Amitumons Development
Moetimadiear
Sul
Minem Grott
Letters Call For March To Save The Country
The writer attacks COLA and Bush policies, criticizes Hurricane Katrina response, denounces Geneva Convention flight bans, and links Tea Party influence to national decline urging a march on Washington to defend the nation. Gold Star Mothers and Bush administration actions are debated amid warnings of corruption in health care and looming tough times.
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Anita Hansen
Hansen
Bush
New Orleans
United States
We the People
Washington
Kemba Walker
University of Connecticut
Votes and class warfare in American politics today
The piece argues conservatives harm the least advantaged while defending the already powerful since Reaganomics. It contrasts liberal aims to aid the underprivileged, notes Democratic efforts uneven, and asserts the class divide grows as middle and lower classes lose clout. It urges voters to focus on economic self-interest in Wisconsin.
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America
Wisconsin
Thomas Sasslowa
Corn for ethanol raises concerns over food prices
Marlee Schminke notes that over 3 billion bushels of U.S. corn are used for ethanol each year. She warns this demand could push grocery prices higher and possibly spark food riots in developing countries.
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U.S
Marlee Schminke
Belle Plaine
Vote No On County Wide Lost Tax Levy
Opinion urging Linn County residents to reject a 20 year county wide local option sales tax levy. Advocate argues bonds are cheaper and funds should go to roads conservation and tax relief. Calls for Cedar Rapids to manage finances and plan without county wide levy. May 3 vote urged.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Vote against leaders who would harm future
Opinion letters call for removing political leaders seen as harming the middle class by privatizing Social Security and health care, urging voters to scrutinize Congress before the next election. The page also includes readers praising a Lent display, praising a referee, and lamenting sportsmanship in college basketball.
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Wall Street
Congress
Jay B. Levien
Cedar Rapids
Survey invitation with political polling questions
A caller from Opinion Research Enterprises asks if you will participate in a political survey about Obama, Obama birth theories, Trump, and policy issues. The message includes contact details and a phone number for Basic Summments.
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Grovert
Grovert Motor Co
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Newhall
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Iowa
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Obama
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