Notre Dame Obama speech sparks pro life debate at commencement
Cedar Rapids Xavier High School alumni Brandon Peterson and Anne Peterson argue Notre Dame’s invitation to President Obama shows the university upholding Catholic dialogue. They note the administration denounced abortion while welcoming the president, urging engagement over protest to save lives and foster discussion rather than extremism.
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Barack Obama
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John Jenkins
Jenkins
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Brandon Peterson
Anne Peterson
Cedar Rapids Xavier High School
Financial institutions blamed for economy collapse claims
An analysis asserts policymakers overpromise about a fragile global economy. It cites unemployment near 10 to 13 percent by 2009, deep auto and housing slumps, weak retail, surging bailout costs, rising oil, and Japan’s sharp contraction. It also notes widespread state budget stress and argues banks should not lead the economy. The piece also reflects on roadside memorial vandalism and a grieving mother’s plea about her son’s fatal crash site.
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Wal-Mart
China
Japan
Tower Terrace
Hall Roads
Brian Max Brown
Brian
Letters on George Tiller tragedy stir passions and politics
Readers debate blame for George Tiller's death and the Obama Muslim world speech. Contributors defend life, accuse mental imbalance, question media roles, and condemn violence while urging calmer discourse. The letter writers include Jan Brown Marion and Jenny Rutafan in Cedar Rapids.
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Leah Grambo
George Tiller
Tiller
Silent rage and political venom on a Flag Day rant
Suzette Elgin partly blames Bill O'Reilly and Fox News for Tiller's killing while warning against silence on genocide. The letter condemns O'Reilly for standing by his beliefs and mocks supporters of liberal causes. It derides Rep. Dave Loebsack for voting 8 weeks of paid family leave, arguing taxpayers shoulder misery.
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Bill O’reilly
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Grassley urged to adopt public option amid healthcare critique
The letter criticizes current health care costs and advocates a viable public option or single payer like other industrialized nations. It attacks Senator Grassley for campaign contributions and warns of consequences if constituents withhold support. It references Obama’s inauguration, unemployment near 10 percent, and debt growth, urging involvement with Heritage Foundation.
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Heritage Foundation
Corbett Faces Criticism Amid Cedar Rapids Mayoral Ambitions
The June 7 Gazette reports Area Building Trades Council backing Ron Corbett for Cedar Rapids mayor, amid questions about his stance on labor, ties to CAST International CEO John Smith, and EEOC suit alleging harassment of 265 female trainees. Local readers urge accountability, bike lane reforms, and community seminars to address housing repairs and flood damage.
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Cedar Rapids
John Smith
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