Quotes of the Week Reflections From Iowa Figures
A compilation quotes Iowa leaders and residents expressing views on governance, elections, housing, health, and public life. Sen. Bob Dvorsky notes residency rules for regents, Joni Ernst celebrates her historic Senate swearing in, Linn County auditor Joel Miller explains voter outreach, Cedar Rapids firefighters showcase memorabilia, Kathy Gerlach shares a weight loss success, Ron Corbett promotes a smoke free casino, Sen. Mike Gronstal discusses Cedar Rapids casino prospects, and artist Michelle Pendergrass highlights Art Drop initiatives.
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Michelle Pendergrass
Cedar Rapids
Street safety and fiscal policy suggestions from Cedar Rapids resident
A resident urges banning cellphone use while driving and confining pets in vehicles. They call for secure pet transport, no tax money for illegal immigrants, a balanced budget, HUD cuts, drug testing for benefits, tax reductions, fewer school administrators, and legal responsibility for supporting and raising one's children.
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Cedar Rapids
Public schools urged to close achievement gaps nationwide
Readers weigh in on how schools can ensure fair access to resources for all students regardless of race or income. Submissions due by 5 p.m. Wednesday at thegazette.com or via phone. Entries must include full name and city to be published.
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Public Picks: Mental Health, Roads, Wages and Cannabis
Social media posts list priorities from Amelia R to Reed M including medicinal marijuana, mental health reform, higher minimum wage, road repairs, tax policy, and infrastructure. Several call for regulatory changes and worker rights.
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Amelia R
Tom K
Lanna W
Jonathan G
Tim J
Andrew R
Etta H
Clayton J
Megan S
Brian C
Ron C
Christopher K
James S
Reed M
Chris Earl Discusses Education Costs on KCRG TV9
On KCRG TV9 at 10 p.m. Chris Earl addresses reducing secondary education costs and related policy. Katherine I. raises concerns about habitat degradation.
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KCRG
Chris Earl
Kcrg-Tv9
Katherine I
Government seizure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac profits
The piece argues the FHFA conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac allows the government to seize profits, harming investors and small banks. It cites court challenges led by Continental Western Insurance and cites concerns from former FDIC officials and lawmakers across parties. The author calls for winding down conservatorship and market-based reforms.
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America
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Fannie
Freddie
Continental Western Insurance Co
Des Moines
Continental Western
U.S
Robert Pratt
Federal Housing Finance Agency
FHFA
Fannie and Freddie
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
Michael H. Krimminger
Congress
Elizabeth Warren
D-Ma
Richard Shelby
R-Al
Obama
Insight and Books submission guidelines for The Gazette
Eastern Iowans are invited to submit letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words to editorial at thegazette com or P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Readers can visit the Gazette site for opinion category and past books coverage and contact Carly Weber with book club ideas.
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Mike Gronstal
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