Cedar Rapids school board debates late tax increase to save cuts
The Cedar Rapids Community School District weighs a property tax hike to avoid cutting art music and librarians. By law budgets are due April 15 and officials face a tight timeline after three public forums. The board invites input and may delay rash decisions while considering alternatives and possible reforms.
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Tax reform hope fades as Iowa drops property tax pilot
Gov. Vilsack proposed a 2005 sunset for the old tax system while pilots tested a square footage based approach. Lawmakers abandoned the new system amid limited support, while some seek inflation based caps as a temporary fix. Budget strains and rancor threaten reform prospects.
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Truth and Costs in Bush Campaign Ads
The letter argues that Bush Cheney ads claim to lower health care costs are false. It cites a $150 billion Medicare savings claim tied to muzzling an actuary and contrasts with Kaiser data showing health costs rose about 793 dollars per person since Bush took office, a 49 percent increase.
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Letters reflect themes from social security and Iraq debates
Readers discuss David Day Johnston and Peter Lance works linking to Social Security reform and anti Iraq arguments. They critique claims of terrorism links to Iraq and reference Suskind’s loyalty book. They urge Christian moral action and defend Bush era policies.
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U S actions in Haiti condemned as a national disgrace
A citizen denounces U S policy toward Haiti, criticizing the 2004 coup against President Jean Bertrand Aristide, questioning media and government assertions, demanding evidence for claims of dictatorship, and urging solidarity with Aristide and peaceful constitutional processes.
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Clarke book fuels call for Sept. 11 inquiry
Richard Clarke uses a 60 Minutes reveal to attack Bush administration policy on alQaida and Iraq. The piece highlights three fault lines: Clarke’s motives, White House defenses, and Clinton era actions, urging official testimony and evidence to uncover the truth.
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