Home equity loan debate push for clearer borrower warnings
A U S House banking subcommittee moves to require creditors to disclose risk to potential borrowers in home equity loans. While consumer groups push for upfront candor, lenders warn against rate caps, arguing the product remains useful and flexible.
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Surrogacy ethics and law in South Africa’s birth case
A Johannesburg surrogacy case centers on Pat Anthony legally being mother to triplets born for her daughter Karen Ferreira-Jorge. The piece argues for clear agreements and limited state intervention, noting potential adoption transfer, and discusses commercial media interest and the need for lawful, ethical frameworks guiding future surrogacies.
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Readers' letters span nations in debate over censorship
A long letter mix criticizes censorship and child protection policy, cites infant circumcision, Meese era charges, and Florida ACLU positions. attacks officials and media fairness, praises or challenges editorial coverage, and questions Gerald Ford wealth and ethics.
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William Brigman
University of Louisville
School of Family Law
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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Jim Wright
Gerald Ford
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Preachers Run Into Conflict Over Scriptural Silence Calls
A reader blasts religious leaders for avoiding truth in public critique and compares critics to Don Rickles. She recalls an unsaved relative dying without hearing the gospel after churches failed to reach out and condemns ministers who ostracize a preacher whose divorce they deem a poor example.
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Cedar Rapids Orchestra Open Rehearsal Impresses Crowd
An open rehearsal of the Cedar Rapids Orchestra during the Sept. 28 block party impressed attendees. Conductor Christian Tiemeyer and the musicians shared a cohesive total sound and a caring, interactive approach that underscored their professionalism and readiness for the next concert.
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Outlooks from Cedar Rapids Readers Offer Broad Views
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves. The Cedar Rapids author serves as vice president communications for the SCI Financial Group.
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Cedar Rapids
SCI Financial Group
Women’s Unity and Individual Fulfillment Across Roles
A reflective piece urges women to unite while honoring individual paths. It notes women’s expanded roles from homemakers to leaders, acknowledges stereotypes, praises progress toward equality, and calls for acceptance of diverse ambitions and shared support among women.
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