Cedar Rapids landlords pressed for flood relief access
The Gazette argues that Cedar Rapids landlords struggle in regulatory limbo after June flood. Landlords, who run roughly 47 percent of affected rental units, seek inclusion in Jumpstart aid and local recovery funds to repair housing and ease the housing shortage.
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Andlords
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Rick Smith
No Man’s Land
Cedar River
Keith Smith
Linn County
Smith
Bob Barr
Matthew Barkier
Letters on debates campaigns and local politics
Readers weigh in on Biden Palin and McCain Obama tax debates while critiquing campaign tactics and framing. The letters praise local candidate Brent Oleson and highlight Mary Lundby’s illness influencing Linn County supervisor seat discussions.
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Brent Oleson
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Mary Lundby
Lundby
Oleson
University of Iowa
Debate impact on votes for the November election
The poll asks if the final presidential debate altered voters plans for the November 4 election. It surveys opinions on whether the debate shifted support or confirmed existing intentions.
Should lap and shoulder seat belts be required on all school buses
Readers weigh in on school bus safety and politics. A letter from Angie Kruse of Dyersville supports Steve Lukan for Iowa House citing taxpayer protection. The piece also reflects on voting for John McCain and urges voters to study facts from multiple sources for the presidential race.
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Joe Biden
Sarah Palin
John McCain
McCain
Iraq
Barack Obama
GazetteOnline.com
Steve Lukan
Iowa House
Lukan
Des Moines
Iowa
White House
Barracuda row shows First Amendment rights trump copyright
Writers argue that artists should not sue to block campaign use of songs. The piece defends blanket licenses via ASCAP and emphasizes political speech protection while urging courts to stay out of such disputes. It notes Heart's Barracuda and other bands objecting to campaign plays while supporting broad free speech in politics.
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Christopher Sprigman
Siva Vaidhyanathan
Washington
McCain-Palin
Universal Music Publishing
Sony Bmg
John McCain
Foo Fighters
Hero
van Halen
George W. Bush
McCain
John Mellencamp
Warner Music Group
YouTube
Barack Obama
Frankie Valli
Jackson Browne
Ohio
Republican Party
Obama
Wilson Sisters
Palin
American Society of Composers, Authors and Performers
Broadcast Music Inc
ASCAP
My Hero
Heart
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