Corbett pushes gas tax to fund Cedar Rapids streets
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett urges Iowa lawmakers to raise the gas tax to fund road repairs, citing about $20 million yearly local street work and $12 million from the Road Use Tax Fund. He links debt and property taxes to funding gaps and supports a bipartisan 8 cent gas tax plan plus vehicle fee increases.
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Vandals Shoot Out Car Windows On New Year’s Day
A Cedar Rapids resident reports vandals shot out car windows with a BB gun, leaving a single mother of two struggling with finances, concern for grandchildren, and questions about restitution from the offenders or their parents.
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Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses By Narrow Margin
The Iowa Republican caucuses yielded a slim Romney victory by eight votes, with Santorum's surge fading as campaigns shift to the next contest. Analysts question the turnout and media role, noting the caucus structure favors certain voters and that Santorum remains in the race with momentum for the path ahead.
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Medicaid a lifesaving safety net for many Americans
A guest column highlights Medicaid as a critical safety net for 66,695,156 Americans in 2010, including 8.8 million non seniors with disabilities. It notes the program’s 1965 origins, its role for citizens and lawful residents, and urges scrutiny to curb waste while preserving access for people with disabilities and their communities. Discovery Living Inc. cites 141 served and 160+ staff.
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