Raise federal fuel tax to meet transportation needs
John L. Smith argues that congestion costs the trucking industry billions and urges raising the federal fuel tax, noting the FAST Act funds and the need for $7.6 trillion in infrastructure by 2040. He cites Iowa’s recent tax and construction steps and promotes a more efficient Highway Trust. Smith is CAST International board chair and ATA secretary.
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American Transportation Research Institute
Congress
Obama
Iowa
American Society of Civil Engineers
John L. Smith
Cast International, Inc
American Trucking Associations
Trucking.org
Community Letters Show Vote Endorsements and Critique
A letter from a Texas banker’s family recounts voting support for Monica Vernon in the 1st District and Amy Nielsen in Iowa House District 77, praising judgment and education advocacy. Another voice criticizes Hillary Clinton’s post Super Tuesday rhetoric, contrasting claims of concern for the middle class with luxury spending and wealth.
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Texas
Monica Vernon
Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Congress
Amy Nielsen
Iowa House
Iowa
Hillary Clinton
Trump tax plan and wealth power in American myth
Mary Sanchez analyzes Donald Trump’s tax plan, arguing the rich wield money to influence laws, and that public release of his returns could reveal tax liability and fortunes. The column critiques tax cuts for the top 10 percent, estate tax repeal, and projected deficits, urging scrutiny of wealth and power.
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Donald Trump
America
Trump
You
Sim
The
Tax Foundation
Meeting learning needs through weekly early release sessions
Stephen Probert argues Cedar Rapids Community School District uses early release Friday afternoons for deep differentiated professional learning. He cites teacher input and research on sustained, classroom-specific training with coaching, feedback, and implementation. weekly cycles aim to improve instruction to meet changing student needs.
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Cedar Rapids
Center For Public Education
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Community Letters
Johnson County
Iowa City
Des Moines
Nielsen
Chris Lynch
Coralville
Clinton
Nia
King Don VS
Godzillary
Joe Never
Green Bay
Hellertoon.com
Mary Sanchez
Tribune News Service
Msanchez
Kcstar.com
Stephen Probert
Cedar Rapids Community
Sprobert
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