Cedar Rapids camera program faces scrutiny over funds and safety
The Gazette argues Cedar Rapids speed cameras on I 380 failed to meet DOT rules and faces a federal lawsuit to end the program. It notes statewide and local revenue totals, budget secrecy, and calls for a public annual report on camera operations and fines, with the city sharing clearer information.
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Letters to the editor critique politics and coverage
Readers challenge Linn County taxes and road projects sold as reforms. They urge accountability for LOST funds and criticize state and local budgeting. A second reader questions The Gazette's front page bias toward men’s sports over the Iowa women's basketball success.
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Obamacare subsidies in the Supreme Court spotlight
Froma Harrop argues the court could decide the legality of subsidies for federal health exchange buyers, a ruling that would reshape coverage for about eight million Americans. She notes Republican plans to offer temporary subsidies or COBRA like fixes while warning of renewed premium risk if subsidies vanish.
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Wyoming
Lamar Alexander
Tennessee
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Ben Sasse
Nebraska
House
Paul Ryan
Wisconsin
Fred Upton
Michigan
John Kline
Minnesota
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Hatch
Sen
Richard Burr
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Editorial Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
The Gazette outlines length limits and contact methods for letters. Writers should keep correspondence concise and within specified word counts. Submission options include email, postal mail, and inquiries directed to the editorial office via listed phone and address.
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Why Iowa caucuses matter for 2016 nominations
Shawn McCoy argues Iowa’s caucuses influence the presidential race despite past uneven results. He notes conservatives dominate caucus pools, questions electability, and highlights retail campaigning value, with Christie example showing the caucuses’ probing scrutiny. McCoy, ex Romney aide, now InsideSources publisher.
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