Iowa Tests Variable Vodka Tax Aiming For Upward Brand Shift
Iowa launches a variable vodka tax from 40 to 60 percent to nudge midsize buyers toward pricier brands like Absolut and Skyy. Officials say the move should boost state revenue without overburdening retailers while keeping wine and beer taxes unchanged.
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Cedar Rapids readers discuss mobility and local politics
A reader writes about wheelchair access in Cedar Rapids praising smooth downtown sidewalks while criticizing Coralville forest project plans for traffic and flood risk. The letter condemns NAFTA’s impact on Iowa jobs and argues for local policy focus on sustaining manufacturing wages.
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Rumors swirl as Cheney eyed for Bush reelection ticket
The piece questions VP Dick Cheney's continued role with President George W. Bush amid war in Iraq issues, Halliburton ties, and Cheney's health. It notes Woodward's portrayal of Cheney's push for war and ponders how voters would react to a Bush Cheney ticket in a potential second term.
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