Lawmakers Urged to Fix Social Security Benefit Offsets
The piece argues Congress should pass H3393 to stop increases in social security from reducing veterans benefits. It highlights a payback effect where a $10 social security rise would cut a $150 veterans payment, total $310, by law reducing the veteran support. Congressman Bedell of Iowa leads the push.
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Federal plan proposes auto free zones to ease city congestion
Federal Highway Administration backs funding for planning and building auto restricted zones in core urban areas to cut traffic, pollution, and wasted time. Cedar Rapids faces doubt over major status but notes a clogged Fourth Street rail corridor worsens downtown congestion.
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Local tax payers back Cedar Rapids civic center plan
In Cedar Rapids residents approve a $7 million civic center project. The writer urges giving local businesses first bid on construction services to maximize locally kept money and jobs, noting competitive bidding is required.
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Civic center sponsorship statement reported on air
On Wednesday night a news broadcast stated the group sponsoring the civic center made remarks about support and funding. The report highlighted community backing and the need for continued public involvement.
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Civic center referendum raises questions of strategy and fairness
The writer argues officials kept publicity low before the vote to hinder opposition and questions if the deal was fair. They urge Cedar Rapidians to watch future referendums and note concerns about youth voter registration and the democratic principle of government by the people.
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Why cover up oppose HR 2556 census access
The speaker urges genealogy enthusiasts to contact congressmen and Carl Albert to oppose HR 2556. They question Charles Wilson’s reasoning for barring census records from historians and genealogists, implying personal family tracing motives.
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Firewood Crisis Deepens Global Energy Strain
The world faces a mounting firewood shortage as prices rise and forests thin. Erik Eckholm notes that over a third of humanity relies on wood for cooking, with deforestation eroding land productivity and increasing hunger, urging massive tree planting and government action. International Arbor Day on December 22 highlights the need for global tree programs.
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Reagan gaffe clouds campaign amid social security debate
In Houston on December 13 Ron Reagan sparked concern by edging toward a retirement bond plan tied to social security, reviving 1964 Goldwater fears. The gaffe fuels Ford scrutiny, highlighting ideological splits and questions about discipline within the Reagan camp, while suggesting potential risks for the 1976 bid.
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Reagan s jump start of a rout
By William F Buckley Jr Reagan rises in Gallup Poll and shifts the race. Ford’s position mutates as Rockefeller ties and Calloway’s criticism loom, while Reagan gains with Republicans and independents, highlighting timing and unity within the party.
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