Better immigration policy urged to boost economy
Bloomberg Opinion argues for a policy that admits more skilled workers and economic migrants, while preventing border abuse. It cites a CBO estimate showing the irregular arrivals surged post 2020, boosting GDP and federal revenue, with net borrowing falling. The piece contends the mismanaged surge poses no net cost and refutes claims of a tax burden.
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Thank you for forum on politics in Mount Vernon area
A community letter thanks the Mount Vernon Lisbon League of Women Voters for a Sept 19 forum at Mount Vernon High School. The writer notes questions on stormwater runoff and a statewide carbon pipeline, urging support for Rep Cindy Golding for protecting rights and opposing eminent domain abuses.
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Trump devotion won’t sway MAGA followers on election day
Colbert I King argues readers cannot shift Donald Trump’s core supporters. He urges voting and mobilizing others to back a ticket aligned with American ideals, noting Trump’s discipline of loyal followers and condemning his rhetoric as dangerous suffocation of democratic norms.
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Cedar Rapids Won't Benefit From a Casino, Says Krutz
Guest columnist Jonathan Krutz argues that casinos do not boost local economies and may depress growth and employment. He cites studies showing reduced retail sales during recessions, addiction-driven revenue, and higher social costs. Krutz details researchers and sources criticizing casino profitability and urges skepticism of local casino projections.
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