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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2009
Page
4
A Senate committee approves a bill to expand open records rules, clarify definitions, and curb evasive practices like walking quorums while creating civil fines. an advisory panel would study and recommend, not enforce.
Federal officials filed civil and criminal actions against Stephen Walsh and Paul Greenwood for misappropriating over half a billion dollars from investors including Iowa Public Employees Retirement System and freezing assets to protect funds. Iowa PERS ends contract and seeks about 339 million in assets in restitution.
A Feb 16 letter argues against a DMV obesity fine as harsh and unsafe, suggesting taxing ignorance instead and noting potential harm to those with eating disorders. It cites Obama stimulus costs and debt, then describes antisemitic conduct near an Iowa City synagogue, calling it offensive and Holocaust denial.
Readers weigh in on the president's proposed federal budget for next year with bold lines and skeptical takes. Supporters praise targeted spending while critics warn of debt growth and unclear outcomes.
Readers discuss tax and wildlife policy amid an online poll on a proposed 8 cent gas tax. The Gazette features opinions on bobcats preying on turkeys, hunting debates, and a call to ban leg hold traps, with emphasis on evidence and humane wildlife management.
Chris Ayres argues that thrift by the rich could paradoxically boost spending and avert a crisis. He cites Brecht’s example of conspicuous thrift and modern showy purchases, from luxury cars to recycled Oscar parties, as a signal of solidarity while urging new spending patterns. He notes the tension between wealth and recession and pinpoints media scrutiny of high earners.
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