Editorial urges measured spam regulation not ban
The Gazette advocates targeted anti spam laws to curb unsolicited bulk email. It cautions Congress to avoid a ban and promotes opt out rules, strong penalties, and private remedies while noting Iowa and Delaware laws and offering resources on state and federal proposals.
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RiverRun plan sparks Cedar Rapids debate on environment
Letters advocate RiverRun with Cedar River corridor and comprehensive plans praising environmental benefits and concerns about costs. Critics urge private investment and question funding for parks and markets while arguing about fiscal and social impact. Local residents discuss heritage Czech Village and urban renewal vs taxpayer expense.
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Dolphins in the crosshairs of a national security rollback
An editorial argues that the National Security Readiness Act would roll back key environmental protections by broad exemptions for the military and other agencies. It cites GAO findings that exemptions do not improve readiness and warns the measure erodes the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act in favor of industry and military uses.
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Government Tax Cuts Risk Deepening Long Term Deficits
Fiscal experts warn that repeated tax cut plans create ticking time bombs in future budgets. Surpluses from the 1990s have vanished as deficits rise and provisions expire, forcing future presidents to choose between extending cuts or cutting spending.
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