Smokestack crossroads at Sinclair plant urges weighed decision
The Gazette weighs whether to preserve the Sinclair smokestack as a workers memorial or proceed with demolishing the 101 year old stack. Officials cite a $420,000 repair bill and potential $200,000 federal mitigation funds for a commemorative project, while 11 other Sinclair structures may qualify for the National Historic Register. The piece suggests a memorial museum blending labor heritage and nearby civic landmarks if a delay in cleanup can be avoided.
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Sinclair
State
Cedar Rapids
Maura Pilcher
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
African American Museum of Iowa
Republicans Stand Against Violence Amid Health Care Debate
A mock public statement urges Republicans to condemn political violence while denying responsibility for rising threats tied to health care reform debates. The text defends Tea Party critics, rejects linking violence to GOP members, and asserts ongoing repeal efforts and party pride.
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Randy Neugebauer
John Boehner
Steve Driehaus
Obamacare's next trick The value-added tax
The piece argues Obamacare will trigger a universal value-added tax to fund expanded health care entitlements. It warns of rising debt, Medicare cuts redirected to a new entitlement, and argues VAT mirrors European practice. It cites Moody's warnings and fiscal ruin without reform.
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Obamacare
Europe
Congressional Budget Office
Barack Obama
Obama
Moody’s
Treasury
European Union
Germany
France
Italy
Scandinavia
Reagan
Britain
Warring words and debating health care reform
Opinion piece warns against inflated rhetoric surrounding health care reform and tyranny references. It urges calm, sensible discourse, warns of overblown attacks, and suggests returning to measured debate rather than sensational phrases.
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Blofeld
Harrison Ford
Air Force One
Stalin
Hitler
Congress
Steve King
North Korea
Myanmar
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