Tax reform offers chance to reform credit union subsidies
Guest columnist John Sorensen argues for tax code reform to end nearly 30 year exemption for large credit unions. He cites GAO and HMDA data showing banks serve more low income households and notes UICCU's growth and tax-free profits. He urges a modernized tax base with accountability and a pathway to citizenship for credit unions.
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University of Iowa Community Credit Union
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Cedar Rapids District 5 letters back Shields and Vanorny
Community letters praise both candidates in the Cedar Rapids District 5 City Council race. Jerry Hobart endorses Ashley Vanorny highlighting union ties and leadership while Dick Meisterling supports incumbent Justin Shields citing community service and strong city funding records.
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Justin Shields
Eastern
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Vanorny
Dan Vanorny
IBEW
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Duane Arnold
Ashley
Hawkeye Area
Labor Council
Cedar Rapids
District 5
Tam
Shields
Iowa State
Dick Meisterling
Don’t Fall for the Corporate Tax Cut Con Job
Peter Fisher argues against Congress passing a 1.5 trillion dollar tax bill that favors corporations and the wealthy. He contends offsets fail, deficits rise, and health care, Medicare, and education funding face deep cuts. Fisher, Iowa Policy Project research director, warns against trickle-down promises and offshore profit maneuvers.
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U.S
Peter Fisher
Iowa Policy Project
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Newtown anniversary prompts Cedar Rapids screening of Newtown
Lyndalowa Waddington recalls the December fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Iowans for Gun Safety sponsors a Cedar Rapids Library screening of the documentary Newtown and a post film discussion.
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