Bush tax cuts seen as ideological not pragmatic
Letters criticize Bush for ideological tax proposals aimed at concentrated power and insufficient funding for public services. Authors urge bipartisan, progressive reforms, including higher top tax rates, expanded brackets, and targeted inheritance tax relief, urging Republican leaders to cooperate for communal integrity.
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The Gazette notes it does not vouch for letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from readers through subsequent publications.
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We don't need mass immigration says Minnesota reader
Paul Westrum of Albert Lea asks Midwest Coalition to Reduce Immigration to push back on Gov Vilsack's call for more immigrants Iowa public sentiment shows 64 to 69 percent favor cuts and the author cites national immigration totals to argue for lowering annual intake.
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Language quibbles here show common usage errors
A reader note critiques verb usage and word choice in a Grassley hearing notice and a daycare ad. Examples include poor as a verb, Aide for aid, Mothers for Mothers, accept vs except, notoriety misuse, poor seniors, and discreet vs discrete.
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