Remember, Pelosi thou art mortal note
Thomas Lackner of Cedar Rapids an adjunct professor at Coe College and a freelance writer argues the Democratic victory signals a need for reforming Republican ethics and policy. He recalls ancient Rome and urges Pelosi to deliver concrete solutions with bipartisan cooperation.
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Cedar Rapids
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Letters on election results and minimum wage reform
A reader condemns election outcomes and warns of liberal policy goals. The letter argues for a single-tier minimum wage to end part-time wage disparity and urges contacting representatives to support this reform.
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House
Proctor Journal charges letters to publish politics
A Minnesota paper the Proctor Journal now charges five cents per political letter. Owner Jake Benson notes many letters are unpaid ads and ghostwritten by campaign staff, reflecting a broader tension over campaign messaging.
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Rochester
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Gerald Baker
Cedar Falls
Joshua Walderbach
Marion
Chamber of Commerce actions spark public disagreement
A Cedar Rapids chamber faces criticism over forming a political action committee to back candidates, with critics arguing it diverts from its mission of boosting business and community growth. The letter also touches on traffic safety and holiday shopping ad delivery concerns for local towns Marion and Cedar Rapids.
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Marion
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