Editorial urges property tax relief overhauls in Iowa
The Gazette argues Cedar Rapids area officials should pursue statewide and local reforms to ease a heavy property tax burden on businesses and homeowners. It cites Linn County and Cedar Rapids plans to raise taxes, critiques valuation rollbacks and agricultural taxation, and urges Gov. Tom Vilsack's transformation plan. local governments should cut duplicative, parochial spending, pursue regional services, and use ballpark and school levy readjustments to lower bills now.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Chamber
Tsunami tests UN role in relief for children and displaced
A Cedar Rapids letter praises UN agencies led by UNICEF UNESCO and WHO for urgent tsunami relief in education health and housing. It notes UNICEF aid for maternity kits valued at 3 million and WHO emergency health kits costing 40 million, while recognizing U.S. contributions are pending and urging broad support. The piece contrasts civil liberties debates with criticism of a right wing outlet.
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United Nations
U.N
Unicef
U.N. Children’s Fund
Unesco
World Health Organization
United States
U.N. World Food Program
Inauguration speeches and the art of the line
A look at second terms and enduring phrases in presidential inaugurals. Lincoln FDR Kennedy Bush Reagan Clinton and others shaped memorable lines. The piece discusses aims, patterns and the craft behind timeless phrases like Ask not what your country can do for you.
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Calvin Woodward
Associated Press
Econd
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Bush
Lincoln
Fdr
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Ted Sorenson
Thurston Clarke
Jfk
Sorenson
Jefferson
Ronald Reagan
America
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
Reagan
Valley Forge
Alamo
George W. Bush
Clarke
Choate
Smoker Voices Grievance Over Anti Smoking Measures
Geraldine Bean describes feeling attacked by anti smoking policies while noting a family cancer tragedy. She argues that smokers face higher taxes and restrictions and claims non smokers breathe polluted air. Her statement reflects tension between tobacco users and public health rules.
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