Measuring inflation debate threatens political balance
A bipartisan commission urges redefining inflation for CPI to cut deficits by about $691 billion over ten years. The plan would lowerSocial Security and veteran benefits growth, while CBO warns higher taxes may result. Moynihan frames the goal as an accurate count, not a cut or raise.
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Bipartisan Commission
Commission
American Association of Retired Persons
Congressional Budget Office
Congress
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Five-Economist Advisory Commission
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Finance Committee
Familiarity with MPAA ratings breeds contempt
The most effective monitor of TV watching remains the parent. Even without industry ratings, a conscientious parent can judge whether a show is suitable for children. Industry ratings for TV are under political pressure and may lack clear guidance on violence versus sexual content.
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Motion Picture Association of America
Congress
MPAA
Jack Valenti
Valenti
Parents Magazine
Listening for the hush of Christmas spirit across years
A reflective piece on Christmas hush versus holiday bustle. The narrator recalls childhood scenes with Nat King Cole and family ritual, then laments the fading ease of quiet reverence. It urges listening for silence amid modern noise and renewed inner renewal.
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Salvation Army
Mom
Pop
Nat “King” Cole
Watchful citizen praised for watchdog work on sewerage scandal
A Cedar Rapids reader lauds Carol Martin for exposing sewergate and saving citizens money while criticizing The Gazette for shifting stance on her council meeting involvement. The letter defends free speech and municipal oversight amid editorials.
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The
Gazette
Carol Martin
Carol
Cedar Rapids
Praise for Cedar Rapids Mayor Clancey From Resident
Gina Shultz applauds Mayor Lee Clancey for a positive, listening approach. She notes critics at council meetings as negative and urges continued focus on safer, brighter city progress.
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Lee Clancey
Watch those noncompetes before you sign
Melinda Collingwood of Center Point recalls her husband being presented with two noncompete contracts by a Cedar Rapids area telecommunications firm. One barred him from working within a 120 mile radius for two years, costing over 16000 in legal fees and a year of litigation before the right to work was restored.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Melinda Collingwood
Center Point
Save Noelridge Park Wide Open Spaces From Ice Rink Plan
Phyllis M. Moore urges Cedar Rapids residents to oppose SKATE Inc and a proposed five acre ice skating complex at Noelridge Park. She cites loss of trails ponds and recreational spaces used by children seniors and families and proposes steering the project to another site with community groups. She asks city council to preserve Noelridge Park’s green space and welcoming environment.
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Noelridge Park
Skate Inc
Noelridge
Noelridge Trail
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids
Noelridge Lagoon
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the Gazette
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Floyd Davie
Mayor Clancey
Gina Shultz
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