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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2013
Page
5
The Gazette editorials doubt a 25 percent raise for Linn County supervisors. Linda Langston and John Harris defend moving from 80 percent of peers, arguing the job is tougher and more scrutinized. They cite 74 362 current pay versus 92 953 proposed but offer no clear benefits to constituents. They urge rejection due to budget concerns and timing.
An editorial argues County Auditor L Joel Miller fights a drawn out legal battle with the Board of Supervisors. It criticizes the board for not funding his appeal, calls the ruling a defeat, and asserts public dollars should cover necessary legal costs. The piece urges the supervisors to reverse their decision.
A letters page covers gun control debates with President Obama and Senator Grassley, union pay and right to work, White House tax proposals affecting energy firms, and Governor Branstad’s proposed cuts to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Dale Jones of Cedar Rapids weighs in on river conservation and state tourism.
Froma Harrop notes Obama calls for a Fix-It-First program to repair bridges and spur job growth. She praises public investment in energy tech and domestic plant openings, while acknowledging some fact-check concerns and Republican reactions.
Guest columnist Bill Brennan argues the United States faces a spiritual crisis as secularism rises and abortion remains legal. He cites Toynbee and Durant, condemns abortion and calls for prayer, urging return to faith and God fearing governance. Brennan identifies Iowa as lacking abortion restrictions and invites readers to join life advocacy efforts. He sits on the Coalition for Life of Iowa board.
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