Subsidy cap actions target farm budget cuts
The U S House and Senate agriculture committees seek to trim the federal farm budget by 3 billion over five years. The Rural America Preservation Act would cap total annual subsidy payments at 250000 per producer, close loopholes, and impose penalties for evasion, with strong bipartisan support and public backing in Iowa.
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Chuck Grassley
R-Ilowa
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
Bush
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Bombers rights and election logic clash with safety nets
Letter from Nicole Knapp of North Liberty questions the politics of safety net unraveling and criticizes the National Motorists Association stance on red light cameras. She argues tailgating and intersection design contribute to crashes and praises the association for defending drivers' rights.
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National Motorists Association
Nicole Knapp
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids readers rail at city limits swimming bans
Letters criticize river restrictions and taxes that curb family fun in Cedar Rapids, cite No Swimming signs and safety fears, and urge safer activities outside city limits. They contrast pleas for rights with concerns over crime and pool costs, questioning local laws and enforcement.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Larry Rolfson
Bluesmore review prompts debate on looks versus blues appeal
A reader critiques The Gazette review of Bluesmore noting it judged singer Renee Austin on appearance rather than blues merit. The piece questions the role of looks in music criticism and recalls that festival aims to showcase blues, not runway aesthetics.
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