USAID Food for Peace under debate as hunger grows
The Gazette argues for preserving and reforming U S Food for Peace programs. It notes 8 billion fed in 150 countries, U S share of emergency aid around 60 percent, and a 16 percent cut last year. It urges smarter spending, local food purchases, and a Farm Bill decision by Friday.
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
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Barack Obama
Cedar Rapids hospitals mull joint community cancer center
Readers weigh in on whether Cedar Rapids' two hospitals should merge to form a regional cancer center. The poll question asks yes or no with response options and ends abruptly with a cut off phrase.
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Cedar Rapids
Free trade critique and political shots in Cedar Rapids letter
A lengthy reader letter argues against free trade, cites economic theories, warns of rising inequality, mentions a 1984 Jordan Minnesota sex case, critiques debates, and advocates new models from Northern Europe while urging action on local French V class. Lindsay Cayton Marion.
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Europe
Air Force
James Spoden
Cedar Rapids
Marion School
Marion High School
Kirkwood Community College
Coe College
Marion
Lindsay Cayton
The Paradox of Duty and Doubt in War Times
A reader recalls a Vietnam draft experience and argues soldiers should refuse to go to war when public doubt about a conflict grows. The piece links personal doubt, leadership failure, and psychological risk to soldiers and suggests individual responsibility to align with antiwar sentiment.
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Garrison Keillor
Iraq
Richard Nixon
Henry Kissinger
Clark Rieke
Cedar Rapids
Bitter sentiments linger over Obama era policies and U S direction
The piece voices deep frustration with political leadership, war costs, health care, and government ethics. It cites tax cuts, privatization, defense spending, and policy shifts as sources of bitterness harming trust in institutions and national standing. The author argues for addressing discontent and restoring balance while noting broad public discontent.
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Iraq
Public Letters Policy Notes Limits and Identity Rules
The article outlines a 250 word limit for letters, requires one letter per writer every 30 days, and states that anonymous letters are not printed. It also notes that addresses are not published and that sufficient identification is required for publication.
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