Homebuyers face tougher aid as income rules rise
The federal home purchase subsidy, aimed at households around 9 000 to 11 000 yearly, now covers a 15 200 adjusted income for a four member family. New Linn County mortgage limits rise to 38 000 for three bedrooms and 44 000 for four, with 3 to 5 percent down. Inflation shifts cost and aid, making subsidies resemble era cycles rather than a broad giveaway.
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Uncle Sam
Ann Schrader
Gazette
Linn County
Governor Ray to appeal veto ruling on 1977 bill timing
Governor Ray plans an appeal after Polk County District Court Judge James Donato ruled his veto of the 1977 bill invalid because action was not taken in the constitutional three day window while the Legislature was in session. The case hinges on which adjournment is official the informal one or the formal several days later. Senators Redmond and Willits applaud the appeal and urge the Supreme Court to settle the issue.
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Ray
Polk County District Court
James Donato
Donato
Trade war sparks calls to rethink Japan protectionism
The piece warns of Japanese steel dumping and U.S. price controls, arguing against trigger pricing and urging Congress to tighten anti dumping laws. It questions defense dependence on Japan and suggests rethinking the U S nuclear umbrella and potential renegotiation of Japan relations.
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Arthur Solomon
Steel Industry
State Department
Japan
United States
Reader calls for kinder tributes to Hubert Humphrey in life
A reader laments the overlong memorials for Hubert Humphrey and urges praise while living. The letter reflects admiration for his honesty and democracy, and criticizes a January 13 television tribute as tasteless in light of his death.
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Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Sen. Humphrey
ABC
Public reaction criticizes scheduling and immunization enforcement
A reader denounces a Republican plug during a Humphrey memorial broadcast and questions oil use for transporting the body. The letter warns of civil liberties abuses over religious exemptions and reports a local official threatening foster care placement over immunizations, urging responsible public behavior.
Cedar Rapids church notices missing from The Gazette
Readers report disappearance of weekly church listings as of January 7 with concerns that a half page of notices has been dropped. The editor notes Dec 31 that church locations times sermons would be moved to make room for more religious news on the weekly page.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
the Gazette
Greater seasonal shift than usual Football regains status
The Harris Sports Survey shows football back as the top sport with 70 percent followership, baseball 54 percent, and soccer climbing to 14 percent. Baseball had briefly led football in July, while hockey rises to 17 percent. basketball, boxing, golf, and track also shift in popularity amid a shifting multi sport landscape.
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Steve Cauthen
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