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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2006
Page
4
The Gazette lauds David Skorton for guiding Iowa through budget woes and fundraising success. He led cost cuts, negotiated with Wellmark BCBS, and supported community engagement while acknowledging Iowa’s governance and regional growth needs.
The piece argues Ahmadinejad and the Iranian regime pose a regional threat due to nuclear ambitions and militant ideology. It contrasts Iran with Saddam, cites internal purges and anti-Western stance, and advocates a potential internal coup or popular uprising as the most effective path to curb Tehran.
Dean Owens argues that the Bill of Rights restricts government power rather than granting rights the people already hold. He cites the Ninth and Tenth Amendments and urges teaching government theory to students. He contrasts liberal and conservative views on rights and notes insider trading concerns in Congress with Martha Stewart as an example. Gregg Glenn Mount Vernon addresses insider stock activity and accountability.
In a Jesup letter Frederick Steinbron endorses Bob Vander Plaats and argues against tax hikes. He cites rising sales and property taxes in Iowa over three decades and calls for a fiscally disciplined governor who will not buy votes with tax money.
The article notes Congress members earn $158,100 as base salary and discusses how insiders can profit legally from information available only to lawmakers. It critiques the system and calls for scrutiny of how elected officials trade stocks based on privileged knowledge.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues that George II is mislabelled and that George III is a fit title for Bush in contrast to the earlier president. The letter, published January 8 in The Gazette, defends the swap in naming.
The Gazette criticizes the vicious tone in Congress as Democrats accuse Republicans of blocking aid to low income Americans. The letter cites hostile rhetoric by the vice president and questions fiscal policy including tax cuts for the wealthy and debt issuance. Clement Lynch, Independence.
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