Iowans urge Bush visit for flood aid and swift relief
The Gazette editorial urges President Bush to accelerate federal help for Iowa after the 2008 floods. It notes Cedar Rapids losses of at least three quarters of a billion dollars, about 4000 homes damaged, and 38000 displaced residents. The piece calls for waiving the 25 percent cost share for at least 60 days and praises DHS Chief Michael Chertoff’s visit.
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Granny's Antiques to Close in Iowa City After 20 Years
The Gazette reports Granny's Antiques and Collectibles may shut June 30 if no buyer is found. Peg Schroder Pam Lam and staff have built a beloved shop that served as a gathering place for shoppers of antiques and vintage items in Iowa City and beyond.
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Iowa flood response poll and personal reflections from Cedar Rapids
A Gazette Online poll asks if FEMA is quicker to respond to Iowa floods than after Katrina, with 738 votes and a daily question update. The message includes personal letters from Cedar Rapids and St. Petersburg about moving from New Orleans, community support, and views on democracy and social issues.
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Return of the robber barons and the 2000s partisan divide
Hillary Clinton argues Democrats boosted middle and working class incomes during their White House tenure, citing Larry Bartels’s six-decade analysis. The piece contrasts unions, labor policy, and income equality under Democratic versus Republican presidents.
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