Grassley and Reed push tax loophole closing plan
The Government Settlement Transparency and Reform Act would close a loophole letting corporations deduct settlement payments from federal actions. It targets JP Morgan Chase's 13 billion deal with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, noting 5.1 billion could be deductible. The bill would require pre filing agreements to define tax treatment and clarify punishments.
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Letters and opinions on rail policy and plastic pollution
A reader laments Republican hints at big ideas era backing big projects like rail and highways, urges thinkers to revive vision. Other letters promote elder advocacy and curb plastic use, urging action by groups and individuals to reduce waste and protect the environment.
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Gazette Editorial and Quiz on Iowa Police Training Choices
Sunday editorial reviews where to train police officers and trailers for Iowa cities and counties. It notes outdated library signage, missing new library directions, and skywalk lockouts after 9 p.m. urging skywalk updates to improve downtown Cedar Rapids.
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Return to Iraq merits close look in U S relations
Trudy Rubin argues that Nouri al Maliki seeks U S help to counter al Qaida as violence surges in 2013. She notes U S withdrawal left gaps in intelligence and border protection, calls for renewed engagement, better intelligence sharing, advisers and drones, and warns against sidelining Iraq in policy.
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Bringing recycling to the other half in Iowa City
Andy Ockenfels of City Carton Recycling urges stronger recycling push in Iowa City to reduce corrugated cardboard in landfills. He notes 75 percent of landfill waste could be recycled or composted, cites a DNR study, and calls for codes changes and expanded drop sites while highlighting local capacity and employment in recycling.
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