Iowa Should Not End Reciprocal Tax Agreement With Illinois
The piece argues Gov. Vilsack should not end the Iowa Illinois reciprocal tax pact without legislative consent. It warns the move could reduce Iowa tax revenue in the long run, drive residents and Illinois-based businesses to Illinois, and weaken state finances amid a budget squeeze.
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Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Illinois
Mississippi River
David Millage
R-Bettendorf
Vilsack
Iowa House
Gotcha in energy tax break for clean fuel hybrids
The IRS may still require the clean fuel deduction for owners of hybrid cars like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. If you itemize you can claim up to 2000, but even non itemizers may claim by writing clean fuel on line 32 of Form 1040. If a future ruling voids the credit, you must repay with interest.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Rich resist taxes buy silence with a 300 dollar bribe
The author warns that powerful elites push to cut taxes and gut public aid, risking America turning toward tax avoidance, charity through churches, and greater poverty. He cites homelessness and dwindling healthcare, urging voter action to prevent corporate dominated policy.
Anti smoke ads offend readers with campaign tactics
A reader critiques televised anti smoking ads for sensational overstatements and misrepresentations. They argue that the ads rely on half truths and innuendo, and challenge the effectiveness of such tactics to persuade audiences.
Gazette letter guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number, but only name and hometown may be published. Send via mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax 319 398 5846 or by email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lesson from Enron Debacle and 401k Stock Rules
Letter argues Enron fallout shows top executives sold stock while workers were left exposed. It urges managers to prevent 401k funds from only owning company stock and recommends workers switch to IRAs for retirement safety.
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Enron
Donald R. Moser
Gut
CVHS Responds to Criticism Over Stray Dog Pickup
A Cedar Valley Humane Society employee defends the charity amid a Jan. 23 letter criticizing stray dog pickup in Ely. The critique notes funding limits and resource decisions for an organization that takes in over 4,000 unwanted animals annually and urges pet owners to commit long term and get pets fixed.
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Cedar Valley Humane Society
CVHS
Ely
One Way to Curb Sin by Turning to Christ
A Jan 21 letter argues that individual repentance is needed despite widespread religion. It condemns murders rape abuse abortions and addictions while urging Christians to seek Christ and end sinful conduct through faith and devotion.
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Jesus Christ
God
Embargo’s end prompts foreign affairs reflection
Norman Luxenburg’s February 3 column argues that ending the embargo sends a misleading signal and stresses the need for genuine knowledge to inform clear foreign policy thinking.
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Norman Luxenburg
The
Gazette
Like Father Like Son on the Economy
John Balzar argues George W. Bush echoes his father’s tone on the economy, criticizing tax cuts for the wealthy and deregulation as out of touch with average Americans. He cites Enron and broader deregulation as evidence of systemic greed and lost trust in government and business.
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Bush
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Congress
Enron
America
Kenneth Lay
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