Progressive tax reform aims at fairness but hides complexity
As tax reform moves through a House Senate conference, critics argue true progressivity is elusive. The comparison of rates misses how deductions and exemptions shape actual payments, with high earners often paying far more in practice. The piece urges evaluating reform by bottom line rather than promises.
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Iowa trims state car fleet and cuts mileage reimbursement
The state aims to reduce its car fleet by at least 100 by requiring employees to drive 19 800 miles annually to keep a state car. It will drop reimbursement from 24 to 21 cents per mile, saving about 500 000 dollars yearly. The move faces union pushback and bargaining next November.
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Letters to the Gazette praise local trailer park improvements
A reader thanks Marion police and management for ending harassment at a Linn County mobile home court. They contrast past abuse with life in a safer community and praise Atkins park volunteers and local donors for a child friendly project.
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Col Hahn honored for GPS program leadership and service
Col Gary W Hahn earned a magna cum laude Coe College degree and an MA in mathematics from the University of Michigan. As director of systems engineering at the Space Division Los Angeles Air Force Station he led space navigation projects, earned the Meritorious Service Medal, and advised NATO on GPS. He collaborated with Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids and Coralville.
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Abortion Apathy Prompt for Cedar Rapids Residents to Act
A letter urges Cedar Rapids residents to oppose abortion apathy citing Supreme Court decisions. The writer calls for peaceful protest, compares attitudes to prewar Germany, and urges readers to read embryology and Scripture to defend the sanctity of life. The piece ends by challenging parents to imagine their newborns dying and to respond.
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Dictionary of American Regional English published with local terms
Wall Street Journal notes the first volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English covers A to C after 23 years of work. It highlights rural terms such as fadebarn meaning a barn to feed animals and various regional names for belly acts and wild phrases across states.
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Scalia Nomination Raises Debate on Presidential Power
Anthony Lewis surveys Antonin Scalia as a conservative nominee. He notes Scalia's tough, open mind on cases, willingness to listen, and willingness to enforce constitutional separation of powers. The piece weighs how he might limit executive overreach while courting activist critique.
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Innerquest course boosts confidence and social risk taking
The writer credits Innerquest for higher self worth and greater joy in life. They thank Gary Castle for conducting the personal growth program and note newfound willingness to meet new people and engage in conversations.
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