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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2005
Page
4
A Washington Post column notes Iraqis show strong turnout and civility despite insurgents as 7,000 candidates vie across 250 states in a campaign to form a new government. The piece contrasts Iraqi engagement with American politics and urges rights be cherished.
The Gazette argues Iowa must repeal a long standing tax break that favors pickups and trucks used by nonfarm owners. While acknowledging farmers’ needs, editors say the policy costs the state up to seventy million dollars and benefits nonfarmers, with officials noting similar reforms in 1992 and urging legislative action this session.
The letter cites Mahmoud Abbas as a Palestinian dove linked to peace efforts and recalls historic Israeli actions in 1946 1948. It contrasts Abu Abbas with Ariel Sharon and criticizes U S politics and moral divisions in society. The author laments polarization and calls for honest dialogue.
Iraqi Shiite leaders retreat from demanding a timetable for U.S. withdrawal amid fears of a Sunni comeback and civil strife. Alliance shifts to a vague goal of securing borders without foreign troops, tying exit to progress against terrorism and security gains.
A reader voices frustration over immigrant eligibility for driver licenses arguing citizens should prove residency and literacy while urging common sense. The letter stresses prioritizing citizens and concerns about safety, taxes, and church outreach versus aid to newcomers.
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