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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 2010
Page
4
The Gazette notes Governor Branstad will renew the tradition of weekly news conferences to keep Iowans, media, and legislators informed. The editorial urges livestreaming the sessions online to maximize openness and accessibility as promised during his campaign.
The president negotiates with Republican leaders on a broad based tax package. It extends Bush era tax cuts for two years and cuts payroll taxes by 2 percent in 2011. Emergency unemployment benefits rise 13 months for about 2 million jobless. Congress should pass the plan and then pursue long term debt fixes.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for immediate federal, state, and local budget reductions to shrink deficits. She contends lawmakers face term ends, caps on pensions and benefits, and reduced or eliminated health coverage, urging replacements who will serve all residents, not a privileged few.
A Marion reader commends local farmers and Marion Farmers Markets for quality produce. The note praises Knight's sweet corn stand and expresses pride in Iowa, urging support for U.S. made products while cautioning about a new gun law and its impact on public safety.
Guest columnist Stephen Hanisch argues African Americans commit crimes disproportionately to their population share. The letter questions the lack of cited research and suggests a fair and balanced follow-up should examine poverty education funding and sentencing guidelines influence, plus historical race relations. Marcia Swift criticizes perceived bias.
Michael Kibler criticizes Marion City Council for allocating 80 000 to art on the 35th Street roundabout amid economic distress. He notes a contrasting scene of courteous driving during the first snow event in Cedar Rapids Marion area, urging daily civility.
The council funds the Crowne Plaza hotel purchase to boost profits for the Taj Mahal Convention Center. Critics warn 170 jobs lost and impact on other lodging in town. Mayor plans to use the local-option sales tax to fund a new library and related projects.
A reader summarizes Iowa's new gun permit law, noting NRA backing and Gov. Culver endorsement. The measure passed with little debate, restricts sheriff discretion, does not require concealed weapons, exempts federal and state buildings, and lasts five years instead of one.
A Politico excerpt notes the GOP discounting new entitlements without funding while debating tying physician reimbursement fixes to health reform repeal. Critics argue extended Bush tax cuts raise the national debt without boosting employment and mainly benefit the affluent.
A dialogue in a bar features E Pluribus and a speaker debating politics and Christmas trees. The exchange touches Obama tax cuts, unemployment benefits, and media outrage, ending with a playful offer of beer and a question about hauling a Bavarian tree. Comments include a contact.
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