Debt ceiling outrage urged as ballooning U S debt grows
The Gazette editorial argues Congress routinely raises the debt ceiling, locking in rising debt and interest costs. It critiques limited public outrage and calls for heightened attention to government borrowing beyond mid March.
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John Snow
Cedar Rapids eyes bike lanes with low cost pilot plan
City Council members discussed adding bike lanes in Cedar Rapids using minimal investment. Proposals include no parking zones and painted lines on existing rights of way such as Fourth Avenue SE and Third Avenue SW to test demand this summer, with broader projects if interest grows.
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Brian Fagan
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Collins Road
Cedar Rapids helicopter program debate prompts voter concerns
Readers argue over a city council plan to keep a police helicopter, praising safety while opposing higher property taxes. They reflect on taxes, public safety, and local projects, with comments on energy plans and national questions about faith and politics.
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Cedar Bend
McCarthy Road
Indian Creek Nature Center
Patricia Martin
Move America forward in Bush era politics
The speaker argues for continued conservative leadership beyond 2008 led by President Bush, criticizing Democratic leaders and media for negativity, praising Bush for strength and plans, while questioning past events and timing of warnings about terrorism. The piece calls readers to support a historian-guided, proactive future.
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Shanghai and China embrace of capitalism sparks praise
The piece argues that China and Shanghai increasingly favor free market economics, contrasting Shanghai’s past under communism with its current growth. It notes Hong Kong's role, forecasts China’s private sector dominance, and rejects fears of a later meltdown while predicting continued economic expansion and pro-capitalist sentiment.
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Shanghai
GlobeScan
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Asia
Tung Chee Hwa
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Hong
Gordon Chang
Chang
Phone Number in Emails Highlighted as Identification Risk
A security advisory notes phone numbers in emails as weak identifiers. It warns attackers can reuse numbers across accounts and urges users to rely on multi factor authentication and unique contact methods. Organizations are urged to audit exposed numbers and update risk controls.
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