City High Iowa City ends special access for military recruiters
The Gazette editorial urges City High to mirror Iowa City West High by moving military recruiter visits from cafeterias to the guidance office. The policy aligns with federal law as reaffirmed by the Supreme Court and is praised as pro student, promoting balanced career exposure.
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City High
Iowa City
Lane Plugge
Iowa City West High School
U.S. Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids
Plugge
Marion
Repeal war tax linked to long distance calls
The piece argues for ending the 3 percent federal excise tax on long distance telephone calls, a levy tied to the Spanish American War era. It notes court losses for the IRS, expected $52 billion in future revenue, and calls on Congress to act despite political gridlock.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Federal Communications Commission
U.S. Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Congressional Budget Office
U.S. Senate
House
Tobacco costs and health drive Iowa policy debate
A March 6 Gazette letter highlights tax and regulation debates over tobacco, arguing taxing tobacco products could curb smoking and protect health, while criticizing legislators who resist stricter rules. The writer cites personal impact from smoking and calls for safer air acts.
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the Gazette
Diana Nollen
California
Nancylee Ziese
Cedar Rapids
Dissent and Disney World Sparks Reader Backlash
A columnist describes a flood of hostile emails over a stance against visiting Disney World. The piece argues that disagreement is natural, citing historical figures and promoting listening over shouting while defending dissent as central to American democracy.
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John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Hillary Clinton
D-N.y
Republican National Committee
Clinton
House of Representatives
United States
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