Editorial: Courageous debate needed on Social Security Medicare
The Gazette urges national action on Social Security and Medicare reform as essential to the budget and social contract. It laments stalled debate due to partisan rancor and notes candidate remarks may derail discussion, calling for open, frank solutions and concrete policy options.
Meskwaki leadership dispute criticized in Cedar Rapids letters
A letter writer condemns Homer Bear and his dissident Meskwaki faction for occupying the tribe center and seizing the casino. The author argues the group illegally maintains power, harms jobs, and costs the tribe millions while calling for elections per the tribal constitution. The piece also criticizes local columnist Deborah Mathis and ties to Cedar Rapids casino debates.
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Iraq opens market to foreign ownership and banks
Edward Wasserman examines Iraq's occupation government moving to privatize private sector assets and allow 100 percent foreign ownership of non energy firms and banks within five years. The plan limits energy sector exposure and aims to spur reconstruction funding despite high debt and security concerns.
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