Editorial: Social Security reform stalled in Congress
The Gazette argues the push for Social Security reform stalled quietly after weeks of deadlock. It cites a looming 15 percent payroll tax rise or 13 percent benefit cut over 75 years to balance the program and notes elections lessen reform chances, urging Congress to act to protect younger workers.
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Letters on politics faith and Bush remarks in Iowa City
Reader letters discuss political rhetoric and wartime policy, urge civility, and defend faith based viewpoints. Ahmed Elkhardy cites moral duty against misleading war claims, while Fredrick Korsmo criticizes local council and Wade Wagner. William Stosine comments on Bush Latin America visit and presidency.
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A conservative plan to revive Bush presidency
A pragmatic guide urges Bush to mix tighter border control with legal immigration, running a broad bipartisan push on math and science education, and restrained spending. It argues for a coalition approach to tax cuts, entitlement reform, Gulf Coast revitalization, and preparedness for disasters to boost public support before the next elections.
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