Tax reform needed to boost investment and curb executive pay
A guest column argues for broad tax reform to spur long term investment in U S industry and reduce extreme after tax income disparities. It favors a 10 percent to 50 percent surtax on high earners, higher capital gains taxes for short holdings, IRA reform, and targeted incentives for savings and home buying while dismissing political gimmicks.
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U.S
Securities Exchange Commission
SEC
Challenge Magazine
Louis Ferleger
University of Massachusetts
Jay Mandle
Colgate University
Animal rights advocate vows to persevere amid intimidation
Audrey Rahn denounces threats after a deer head appeared in her yard and anonymous calls target her for speaking against animal use. She asserts a right to protest cruelty and says animal rights activists are not the terrorists. Fellow supporters note conservation ties and pro or anti hunting divides.
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Deer Head
Wayne Pacelle
Indian Creek Nature Center
First time homebuyers tax credit boosts Cedar Rapids economy
The article argues a $5,000 tax credit for first time buyers would spur 215,000 new homes this year and 415,000 jobs nationwide. It urges Congress and President Bush to pass an economic stimulus plan with housing provisions by March 20, highlighting IRAs withdrawals, residence loss deductions, and tax credit extensions as key ingredients.
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Congress
Bush
Cedar Rapids
Sonal Residences
Greater
Birds flourish on Cedar Valley Nature Trail say letter writer
Elizabeth J. Tyler from Indiandale Road SE reports abundant birds along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. She describes an oriole feeding near the trail, plus indigo buntings, purple finch, goldfinch, wrens, woodpeckers and many warblers and sparrows, praising accessible wildlife viewing.
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Elizabeth J. Tyler
Indiandale Rd
Letter on scriptural references corrected in faith statement
James and Patricia Yuva of 220 28th St Dr SE defend their letter on religious truth. They argue February 21 print omitted many Bible verses and misrepresented intent, citing Philippians 2 31 Luke 4 4 John 14 6 1 17 3 36 Acts 4 12 I Timothy 2 5 I Corinthians 8 6 Luke 12 8 9 and II Corinthians 6 14 to support the call to teach love and share the gospel.
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James and
Patricia Yuva
Dr. SE
Mother Teresa urges adoption of unwanted children
Joyce Evans quotes Mother Teresa urging people to bring in and adopt unwanted children. She recalls a story of lepers who had healthy babies and the mother's painful sacrifice of not kissing her child to keep it clean for life, underscoring the value of compassionate care for the poor.
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Mother Teresa
United States
The Ain't So Of Bad Grammar In Writers Minds
A rustic philosopher notes writers err in subjects verb pairing in tricky sentences. Betty McCollister shares examples showing that when joined by nor or with phrases, singular verbs are required, not plural, as in Black and white photography is showcased, not are showcased.
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Nor
Hooker
Larry Gelbart
Gene Reynolds
Gelbart
Reynolds
Veterans seek near home VA care facility approvals
A 79 year old 100 percent disabled veteran in Guttenberg Iowa argues for more VA approved nursing homes to keep veterans near family. He cites a denied Guttenberg contract due to waiting lists and higher costs at the nearest facilities, urging taxpayers to fund closer care.
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Veterans Administration
V.A
Guttenberg Iowa
Iowa City
Guttenberg Care Center
Europe
V.A. Hospital
Minneapolis
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Business Week
Martin Barnes
BCA
Washington
Diogenes
Paul Shawver
Crst Inc
the Gazette
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Audrey E. Rahn
Audrey Rahn
Ms. Rahn
Sue Collins
Mount Vernon Rd
Kathy Couser
28Th St
Julie McNeal
16Th Ave
Cindy Steele
Park Ave
Jesus
Joyce Evans
St. NE
Carl Kane
Betty McCollister
Republican Gym
Guttenberg
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