Ethics case threatens public trust in Iowa caucus endorsements
The Gazette critiques the ethics complaint against state Senator Kent Sorenson over pay for assisting Michele Bachmann's Iowa campaign. It argues cash for endorsements undermines public trust and urges clear ethics rules to prevent future payments, noting potential impact on caucus legitimacy.
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White House
Kent Sorenson
R-Milo
Senate
Sorenson
Minnesota
Michele Bachmann
Bachmann
Andy Parrish
Volunteers Grow Cedar Rapids Parks With Plants And Pride
Volunteers nurture about 55000 plants in Cedar Rapids parks golf courses and public buildings from fall cuttings and spring transplants at Noelridge Greenhouse. They guide tours for preschoolers and visitors and help build shade structures and herb gardens with Master Gardeners and Boy Scouts.
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Cedar Rapids
Noelridge Greenhouse
Noelridge
Noelridge Park
Boy Scouts
Residents clash over Sun Valley tiger dam plan and input
Letters argue the Sun Valley tiger dam is a costly misfire offering little real protection. Residents demand neighborhood input and oppose top‑down plans, urging meetings to present concerns and ideas before any action.
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Sun Valley
Work Beasts and Welfare: A Look at Disability Payment Critics
A columnist argues that a rising share of Americans on Social Security disability benefits reflects looser rules and self reported conditions. Examples from Canada and the United States highlight perceived abuse, while Denmark’s model uses rehabilitation and subsidized jobs to reengage the disabled.
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Canada
Jack London
Rhode Island
Providence
John Sauro
Denmark
America
Medicare Part D proves effective but future uncertainty looms
Ro Foege argues Medicare Part D has reduced drug costs and hospital use since 2006, with $435 billion in savings below projections and $1,200 yearly per participant saved. He cautions that debt debates and policy shifts threaten continued benefits for seniors.
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