Editorial plea for Obama to press flood aid for Iowa victims
The Gazette urges Senator Obama during a Cedar Rapids visit and Coe College town hall to use influence to break federal flood relief gridlock. It notes a proposed 1.2 billion aid supplement and 2.65 billion already approved, plus tax relief tweaks, with ideas like a federal coordinating officer and a National Catastrophe Insurance Reserve.
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Letters on economic policy and health care reform
A reader argues bailing out banks harms the average person while payday loan shops grow. They urge universal health care, prevention investments, and hospital cost transparency, citing Obama’s plan and party aims. The letter thanks relief groups for aiding 2008 flood cleanup and criticizes secularism and “phony scientists.”
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Regental Decision Rehires Missouri Firm for Iowa Probe
The state Board of Regents voted to hire a Missouri law firm to reinvestigate how the University of Iowa handled an alleged sexual assault case. Two former Hawkeyes football players face charges in connection with the incident.
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Cedar Rapids vote on flood utility fee waiver question
Readers are asked to vote on a temporary utility fee waiver for flood victims in Cedar Rapids. The Gazette Online posts a daily question at 4:30 pm, with 648 votes tallied.
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Obama campaign stumbles in German tour critique
A veteran columnist mocks John McCain for missteps during his foreign trip plan and Berlin event, contrasting Obama’s globe trotting with McCain’s Ohio restaurant stop. The piece questions McCain’s lackluster campaign theme and media strategy ahead of Labor Day coverage.
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