The Next Flood We Must Plan For Now
Joel C. Snell argues during a 1975 discussion with Army Corps engineers that the Cedar River flood risk remains high due to saturation after winter rains and rising development. He notes the 2008 flood surprised planners, warns against cement and new buildings increasing runoff, and urges proactive, society-wide water management.
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Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Wells Fargo controversy spurs reader critique of Grassley
A Wells Fargo retiree criticizes past Community Banking fraud and the bank's fallout across customers and staff. The letter denounces Senate actions, questions Grassley’s integrity, defends whistleblowers, and urges a new Iowa senator who represents all residents.
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Congressional Banking and Finance
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Gridlock as antidote to tyranny in post election era
Syndicated columnist argues gridlock in Congress and a restrained Supreme Court are better checks on a potential Hillary Clinton presidency. He criticizes Republicans for supporting or abandoning Trump and notes Democratic obstruction and stagnant economic reform under Obama.
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Paul Ryan
John McCain
Hillary Clinton
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Senate
Supreme Court
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Steven Rattner
MSNBC
Fix roads bridges and cut red tape
Steve Corbin argues infrastructure needs a D minus, proposing tax shifts and an Infrastructure Bank to fund roads and bridges, plus sunset rules and stricter regulatory review. He calls for bipartisan action and a 25 percent federal regulation reduction, citing No Labels involvement.
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American Society For Civil Engineers
America
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Highway Trust Fund
Common Sense
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