Editorial warns against broad tax cuts amid tight budget
The Gazette editorial argues that Iowa lawmakers overreached with past spending and gas tax increases. It warns against shifting to large income tax cuts next year, urging cautious reform and long term revenue stability while maintaining funding for schools and core programs.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa Taxpayers Association
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Letters From Cedar Rapids Readers Highlight Local Service and Global Politics
A reader commends Hiawatha post office staff for expediting a lost box and criticizes Cedar Rapids for slow handling. Two letters discuss speeding cameras and personal responsibility, urging safe driving and law adherence. Other submissions reflect election vigilance and praise for President Obama’s legacy.
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Marco Island
Fla
Cedar Rapids
Marco
Jacksonville
Hiawatha
Kelly Steele
Mourning in Charleston and a call to action
The Charlotte Observer editorial mourns nine Emanuel AME Church victims including Malcolm Graham of Charlotte. It questions Dylann Roof’s motives, gun access, and racial tensions while urging better mental health support and stricter background checks to prevent future tragedies.
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Charleston
S.C
Charlotte
Malcolm Graham
North Carolina
Sandy Hook
Aurora
Dylann Roof
Washington
Reassessing U S cyber security and breach fallout
Rep Zach Nunn argues the 14 million federal workers' data theft signals a broader foreign cyber onslaught. He cites OPM breaches, Sony hacks, and systemic private sector exposure, urging real time detection, resilience, and proactive defense across agencies and firms.
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North Korea
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