Renewable fuels support lower meat, milk prices says farmer
Ed Ulch argues the Renewable Fuel Standard lowers gasoline costs, reduces imports, supports jobs, and improves rural economies. He cites biodiesel feedstocks, soybean oil prices, and USDA data to counter claims that renewables raise food prices, noting transport costs and drought as larger factors.
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RFS
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Mark Four Consulting
Congress
Cedar Rapids Voters Debate Grassley and Casino Plans
Letters from Cedar Rapids readers criticize Senator Grassley for opposing jobs and anti poverty bills while supporting oil subsidies and oppose offshore tax shelters. They urge voters to consider casino investment impacts, casino investors and local redevelopment in Linn County. Tom Lammers and Chris DeWolf express concerns over gambling and community welfare.
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Cedar Rapids
MEDCO backs Cedar Rapids casino as economic incentive
Marion Economic Development Co. argues a Cedar Rapids casino will boost Linn County with job growth and more than 2 million dollars in grants for communities schools and nonprofits. The statement claims increased taxes will aid regional expansion and quality of life while critics warn against risks and unanswered questions.
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Marion
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Marion and
George K. Lake
Steve Gray
McLeod USA
Clark McLeod
Gray
Imon Communications Company
Corbett touts second wind in Cedar Rapids State of the City
Mayor Ron Corbett, in a fourth year speech to a large Cedar Rapids audience, says the city has found a second wind after floods. He cites housing rehab, a new convention complex, hotel, library, amphitheater, and fire station as catalysts drawing private investment. Some wonder if the momentum helps a re election bid.
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Cedar Rapids
Corbett
Kirkwood Center
Bill Joel
Rocky
Iowa
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