Editorial: IRS oversteps in child support recovery
The Gazette criticizes IRS efforts to locate missing parents and deduct child support from federal tax refunds. It cites Census data showing only 46.7 percent of owed payments received and warns that federal tracking may infringe on state and individual rights. The piece argues states retain primary responsibility and warns against federal overreach.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Posse
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Congress
Iowa
Ford
Uncle Sam
Public bid timing dispute over Iowa University project
A bidding controversy over a 14 million dollar University of Iowa construction contract centers on a one minute delay in filing. Proponents argue the public interest favors waiving minor irregularities to save taxpayers about 400 thousand dollars, while legal scrutiny questions fairness.
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University of Iowa
Mid-America Construction of
Iowa City
PCL Construction Ltd
Edmonton
Canada
Mid-America
Des Moines
Iowa
Religions' multiplicities hide mankind's oneness
The author questions why many faiths claim truth while noting shared roots across Judaism Islam Christianity Hinduism and Buddhism. They warn against conflating belief with truth, critique indoctrination and selective learning, and urge viewing humanity as one to solve global issues, citing Gandhi's call for unity and evolution.
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Gandhi
India
U.S. News & World Report
Eastern Iowans invited to express views here
DeVere Hirt of Coralville is noted as retired in 1973 from the VA Hospital where he worked as a clerk typist and as a life insurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer, and IRS employee. The column invites thoughtful observations from local residents with unlimited topic choices.
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DeVere Hirt
Coralville
IRS
Scandal and gossip swirl around Carter Reagan papers
Washington debates a political gossip storm connected to the Carter papers and a White House mole. The piece recalls claims of sexual favors, illicit sources, and drug rumors, noting past outcry over Carter aides and pondering the truth behind the lurid accusations.
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Donald Albosta
Albosta
House
Subcommittee On Human Resources
Carter
Robert Gray
Ed Meese
William Casey
CIA
Carter White House
David Jones
White House
Letters Reflect Community Concerns and Police Critique
Readers discuss the McKinley renovation study and district rumors,problems with delayed projects, and criticism of Cedar Rapids Police over bike thefts. They urge clearer communications and safer, earlier Fourth of July fireworks for families.
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McKinley
Cedar Rapids
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