Tax compromise better than stalemate says editorial
The Gazette endorses a compromise on the federal estate tax rather than a full repeal or a stalled debate. It notes Grassley fears a vote without a deal could end estate tax reform this year, while highlighting how current and future exemptions rise under the Bush reform and potential 15 percent rate on non-exempted assets.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Bill Frist
Grassley
Bush
Senate
Congress
Pro War Debate Mirrors Iraq London Attacks
A sweeping critique links London terror to Iraq, arguing the war fuels extremism and that Blair and Bush miscast the conflict. It contrasts pro and anti war stances, noting al Qaeda in Iraq leadership ties to Baghdad and the broader war on terror.
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Iraq
London
Red Ken”’ Livingstone
Tony Blair
George W. Bush
Wink
Britain
United States
al-Qaida
Blair
Bush
America
Canada
Baghdad
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Africa
World Trade Center
United Kingdom
Hitler
City urged to expand Bever Park pool lap hours
A Bever Park lap swimmer appeals to the Cedar Rapids Recreation Department to restore and expand reduced spring lap hours. The reader notes the change contrasts with other neighborhood pools and urges action to return prior schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park Pool
Bever Park
Bever Pool
Cedar Rapids
Letters on pool use and unionizing at university
A reader urges keeping a vacant campus pool open for workouts to avoid driving to other campuses. The letter supports hiring lifeguards, notes strong student backing, and urges budget approval. The writer, Gary Sanborn, also discusses politics and a push for collective bargaining at the university, endorsing a yes vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Employees International Union
SEIU
Gary Sanborn
Iowa City
UI Employee Reflects on Joining SEIU and Career
A University of Iowa staff member, employed since 1983, endorses joining SEIU as a beneficial step. The speaker highlights long tenure and positive views of the workplace and profession.
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SEIU
University of Iowa
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