Cedar Rapids weighs dog and cat licensing plan
The Gazette argues for Cedar Rapids to outsource pet licensing to a private firm to save city staffing costs and raise about 60 000 annually. A 15 dollar rate for neutered pets and 30 dollars for others with senior discounts is proposed, plus online applications. The plan aims to improve owner reunions, curb animal control costs, and reduce shelter overcrowding while boosting adoptions and spay neuter efforts.
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Citizens question debt, politics and FairTax in 2008 View
A polemical letter discusses the FairTax movement and Mike Huckabee, arguing tax code reform as key to solving corruption and debt. It cites Iowa caucuses on January 3 and urges voters to demand real democracy, with reference to Hillary Clinton supporters and the cost of the national debt.
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Lawmakers weigh Earthpark funding rescission near Pella
Voters respond to yesterday’s poll on Congress scrapping 50 million dollars in federal support for the Earthpark project near Pella. The poll shows 80.8 percent verdict on the question with options Yes No Not sure.
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Gazette readers vote on bowl games and care for veterans
Poll prompts ask how many of 32 college bowl games to watch and invites online voting. Letter writers criticize leaders over debt, prisoner treatment, and veteran care, citing a great grandson returning from Iraq with illness and noting Dick Cheney’s swift care.
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Migrant workers needs urged amid health care debate
Dolores Underwood Vinton argues for more help for migrant workers citing housing and transport programs in Williamsburg and wage increases urged by activists. She contrasts labor issues with debates over socialized health care, warning of poor quality care and emergency risks in countries with universal systems.
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Edwards Pledges to End Health Care Lobbyists
A voter states health care as the key issue in the January caucuses and endorses John Edwards for proposing a universal health care plan and a commitment to remove lobbyists blocking reform. The speaker trusts Edwards to deliver.
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Waterboarding debate at UMass Amherst stirs campus talk
A conservative speaker at UMass Amherst faced a liberal-leaning audience with two armed guards. The talk referenced CIA interrogation methods used after Sept 11 and noted Democratic leaders, including Nancy Pelosi, faced scrutiny over torture and security policy. The piece argues terrorism demands tighter liberty and that Democrats have shown mixed stances on security and civil liberties.
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