Incoming Cedar Rapids mayor urged unity after flood era
Outgoing Cedar Rapids mayor Ron Corbett told the transition for Brad Hart to identify a new community focus beyond flood recovery. Corbett urged goals that unite the council and citizens as Hart and four newcomers prepare to be sworn in January 2 after a 90 minute private meeting.
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GOP celebrates landmark tax overhaul in Congress
Congress passed a sweeping tax code overhaul delivering a major victory for President Trump and Republicans. The bill cuts corporate taxes and promises temporary savings for most Americans, with take home pay expected to rise for workers. After a year of GOP failures, party unity helped secure the reform amid consumer and business uncertainty.
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Trump commutes Rubashkin prison sentence
President Donald Trump commuted the 27 year federal sentence of Sho lom Rubashkin former Agriprocessors executive linked to the 2008 Postville raid. Pelosi and Hatch joined bipartisan support in the White House statement. Rubashkin faced 86 counts including bank, wire fraud and money laundering in a case tied to losses over 26 million dollars.
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The Gazette 3s Volume 135 No 346 2017
The Gazette issue from 2017 3s volume 135 number 346 with local news brief highlights and periodical content across sections.
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