Editorial urges against raising Social Security retirement age
The editorial criticizes Clinton for considering another Social Security retirement age increase to reduce the deficit. It argues against mixing Social Security funds with general government money and proposes means-testing benefits after five to six years of contributions, with livable, capped benefits for all. It calls for preserving the program’s independence and protecting beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clinton
White House
Washington
Is airport necessary Iowa City faces new airport proposal
Opinion explores a proposed airport in Iowa City, arguing the project is costly and unnecessary. It questions use of farmland, condemning land, and taxpayer funds for a facility duplicating Cedar Rapids options and whether voters would support such a bill. The Johnson County Supervisors oppose the plan.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
City
Aohnson County
Hoffa film distorts truth in biopic critique
Dan E. Molder argues Hollywood and publishers mix fact with fiction in Hoffa and JFK style projects. He cites Michael Mamet DeVito scripts and omitted details of Hoffa's mob ties and Kennedy assassination links, urging clear distinction between reality based works and sensationalized fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan E. Molder
Twentieth Century Fox
Hoff
Jack Nicholson
Jimmy Hoffa
America
Hoffa
Oliver Stone
Danny DeVito
David Mamet
Joe Isgro
Mamet
DeVito
Nicholson
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Teamsters
Detroit
CIO
Mafia
Jimmy Quasarano
Peter Vitale
Tony Cimini
Garrison
Edward Partin
Partin
Kennedy
Marcello
New Orleans
Frank Ragano
Lewisburg Penitentiary
U.S
John Kennedy
Ragano
Santo Trafficante
Tampa
Stone
DeVito/Mamet
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate
Kennedy Brothers
Underworld
Robert Kennedy
Hollywood
Small is beautiful for college classrooms
A Kirkwood professor recalls starting at Dana College and teaching in small classes. He notes Kirkwood’s growth while keeping class sizes modest, enabling personal interaction and student question support. The piece emphasizes the value of small rooms and many teaching sections to sustain approachable education.
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University of Nebraska-Omaha
Dana College
Nebraska
Omaha
Kirkwood
Cedar Hall
George Helling
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Helling
Kirkwood College
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Opposing views on Baby Girl C case stir reader debate
Paul Skeel argues the infant should stay with Jan and Roberta DeBoer to protect the child, while criticizing media exposure and calls to influence judges. He questions private adoption legality in Michigan and cross state conflicts in the case.
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DeBoers
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Schmidts
Dan
Schmidt
Paul Skeel
Zika Ave
Jan
Roberta DeBoer
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JF. Hladky Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky JI
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Mark Bowden
Joe Zerilli
Cimini
Las Vegas
Teamsters Pension Fund
MTA Rae
Carlos Marcello
Jim Garrison
Dan E. Molden
Joel Snell
Aueto
Michigan
Iowa
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