Fixing Social Security for future generations
Guest column by James and Patricia Ephgrave argues Social Security faces a funding shortfall with the trust fund projected to run out by 2035. They cite 1983 Reagan O’Neill reforms and propose five options including raising the payroll tax cap, benefits tweaks for high earners, higher tax rates, taxing flexible accounts, and extending Social Security to state and local workers. The authors, Iowa City residents, urge bipartisan action to secure benefits for the 99 percent.
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Ronald Reagan
Tip O’neill
Washington
Reagan
O’neill
James Ephgrave
Patricia Ephgrave
Iowa City
Direct campaign push and flood aid praised by readers
A letter lauds Rene Gadelha's direct outreach in Senate District 34 after she knocked on over 17000 doors, earning support for her Iowa Senate bid. A Cedar Rapids driver commends Jefferson High School Band of Blue for sandbagging during the Cedar River flood. A critic urges voting no on Measure C to protect signatures and safeguards.
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Rene Gadelha
Senate
Gadelha
Iowa Senate
Laura Skogman
Marion
Jefferson High School
Band of Blue
Cedar River
Mount Pleasant
Thad Driskell
Chad Allard
What if the sex offender has autism in court view
Lenore Skenazy notes a parent’s pride in Nick a man with Asperger’s who became a felon for possession of child pornography The columnist argues many offenders have developmental disabilities and urges nuanced treatment in law citing Nick’s case and multiple evaluations to show no threat to children
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Nick
Larry Dubin
Cedar Rapids housing vote faces facts over Edgewood site
Cedar Rapids City Council weighs Commonbond Communities 45 unit project along Edgewood Road amid concerns about land sale value 8 million in tax credits and housing affordability. Neighbors cite myths and traffic while officials stress flood drainage and existing nearby density.
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Cedar Rapids
Edgewood Road
Iowa Finance Authority
Commonbond
Crestwood Ridge
Planning and Zoning Commission
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