Editorial: Loebsack Works to Fix GI Bill Blind Spot
The Gazette urges expanding GI Bill education benefits to cover National Guard members serving on home and humanitarian missions. It notes Guard roles have grown since 1990 with crises from Haiti to Katrina and oil spills, arguing all who sign up deserve equal GI Bill eligibility. Sen Akaka backs the effort.
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Are Loebsack
Iowa
National Guard
Guard
U.s.-Mexico
Loebsack
U.S
Haiti
Bosnia
Kosovo
Iraq
Afghanistan
Cedar Rapids
Gulf of Mexico
John Goheen
National Guard Association
Capitol News Connection Service
Daniel Akaka
Alaska
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Contrast Between Loebsack and Miller-Meeks in 2nd District
Letters describe a stark choice between Rep David Loebsack and challenger Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The writer criticizes privatizing Social Security and praises Loebsack for supporting mental health aid, school repairs, National Guard benefits, and disaster relief funding. Local readers express safety concerns and frustration with government, mentioning Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.
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David Loebsack
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Loebsack
National Guard
Traffic cameras spark tax ire in Cedar Rapids debate
Citizens decry traffic cameras as a revenue scheme after flood recovery, arguing cameras trap drivers and impose a 75 dollar fee. Critics call for safety studies and oppose artificial speed limits, warning of Orwellian intrusion and highway dangers.
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Cedar Rapids
America
Chamber of Commerce
Grassley aligns with Iowans in health care stance
Keith Williams of Cedar Rapids argues Grassley works for constituents not partisans, praising his restraint on spending and tough questions on money. He supports Grassley’s vote against an expanding federal health care system and vows to back his continued Senate representation.
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Paul Denton
Grassley
Sen
Chuck Grassley
Washington
U.S. Senate
Keith Williams
Cedar Rapids
Cairo column on Iran and faith sparks debate
A June 17 column by Cal Thomas accuses Ahmadinejad of seeking prestige by joining the nuclear club while critiquing mosques in New York. readers respond with calls for peace and tolerance. Jim Slitor and Rev. Tom Cape weigh in on religion, morality, and dialogue amid global tensions.
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Cal Thomas
Iran
Israel
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Nuclear Club
United States
Britain
Russia
China
France
India
Pakistan
Thomas
Manhattan
Brooklyn
U.S
Paper carrier goes above and beyond
A retired senior commends Deb Donovan for reliable morning delivery and an extra act of kindness. The note on the plastic liner read Come light on in car, warning of a potential dead battery and saving the day. The writer praises the carrier for diligence and thoughtfulness.
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Deb Donovan
Letters defend Crowne Plaza Five Seasons amid floods and terrorism
A former 20 year Crowne Plaza employee argues the hotel faced downturns after Kronos Hotels acquired it in 2007. He cites lost benefits and pay issues, yet notes the flood of 2008 and terrorism threats as major factors, urging readers to give the hotel the benefit of the doubt as other hotels faced similar woes.
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Crowne Plaza Five Seasons
George H.W. Bush
al Gore
George W. Bush
Crowne Plaza
Kronos Hotels
Lanta
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Dave Faur
Marion
Five Seasons
Cedar Rapids Council Holds 24 Hour Solstice Meeting
Cedar Rapids leaders staged a dramatic five hour session celebrating the solstice. The meeting featured debate over the Sinclair smokestack demolition with a projected cost of 2.74 million and a final 8-0 vote to tear it down. The CLUC approved a broad chicken ordinance on first reading, with no sunset and potential future limits. Mayor Corbett showcased a casual style during budget discussions.
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Cedar Rapids
Greg Eyerly
Oak Park
FEMA
Ron Corbett
Justin Shields
Cedar Rapids Cluc
Corbett
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