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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2010
Page
1
Capitol Hill lawmakers on recess in August brace for questions from constituents about whether to extend or let expire the Bush era tax cuts enacted from 2001 to 2003. The debate centers on the future of tax relief and its impact on the economy and federal revenue.
The Tax Foundation study warns mid income Iowan households would face higher taxes if cuts expire at year end. District by district costs range from 1 560 to 1 737 dollars with statewide averages cited. Analysts note debate on extending cuts for high earners and broader fiscal impacts.
The Gazette notes more Iowans opt for in state trips amid the recession. Experts say shorter frequent getaways boost tourism with weekend options. State parks report strong attendance though flooding tempers gains. camping nights rose 3 4 percent last year.
The report shows higher attendance at Iowa vacation venues in 2010 as travelers limit travel. Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque draws about 1,000 visitors daily, up 20 percent, while the Children's Museum of Iowa in Coralville near Coral Ridge Mall rises 34 percent. Adventureland in Altoona set a season pass record, and camping nights rose about 3 to 4 percent in 2009 with similar expectations for 2010.
Linn County Supervisor Linda Langston notes the potential to apply decades old flood-control studies found by Stacie Johnson in a Washington County file. Johnson, then attending a Lake Darling water quality meeting in 2007, uncovered volumes now held by Linn County Cedar Rapids Solid Waste Agency.
The government’s crisis lead Thad Allen said the blown out BP well is not securely plugged and the relief well must proceed to ensure no more oil leaks. Weather paused work, with four days needed to resume once ordered.
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