Ethanol tax break defended as energy policy debate widens
The editorial defends the ethanol tax exemption while noting GAO findings that ending it could raise costs. It cites Archer’s proposal to cut the break, potential farm price support implications, and the broader issue of U.S. dependence on imported energy. The piece argues to keep the break and seek funding elsewhere.
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America
Iowa
House Ways and Means Committee
Bill Archer
R-Texas
Associated Press
General Accounting Office
GAO
Treasury
Charles Grassley
States should set highway speed limits not federal rule
The piece argues for shifting speed limit authority from Washington to state governments. It notes the 55 mph standard is dated and that 65 mph on interstates showed federal flexibility. Authors urge state policymakers to balance speed and safety based on local road conditions and needs.
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House of Representatives
Washington
House
Senate
Iowa
Texas Plains
New York
Frightful debate over animal testing by medical community
Grace Trifaro argues against animal experiments in medicine, citing non-animal research methods and human clinical evidence. She alleges cruelty in university labs, questions the value of animal models, and implicates the University of Iowa in pet theft-linked practices while urging humane, cost-effective alternatives.
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Grace Trifaro
David Skorton
National Cancer Institute
Tulane University
University of Iowa
Frankel and
Williams
U of I
Daily Iowan
Skorton
Banting
Best
Iowa
U of I Animal Coalition
Protect Our Pets of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Club Aids Disabled With Annual Ride Day
Carole Krambeer applauds the Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club for its yearly Sept. 17 event for the handicapped and needy. Volunteers bring rides, meals, clothing, toys, books and other items, along with care and laughter for attendees. News teams overlooked the event, she says, while national stories dominate.
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United States
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
O.j.’S
Washington
Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club
Carole Krambeer
Early Christmas Promotion Urges Seasonal Timing
CeCile Fiala from Cedar Rapids appeals to retailers to avoid premature holiday promotions. She argues Christmas should come at its proper time to preserve autumn beauty and prevent conflicting promotional displays.
Gazette invites letters with full identifying details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette welcomes public letters and guest columns but restricts none anonymous and requires writer full name, signature, street address and daytime phone. Letters up to 300 words, 700 words max suggestion, one per writer per day, subject to editing and non return.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
Flowa
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
Banned Books Week Sparks Controversy Over Censorship Claims
The piece argues the ALA overstates book bans, noting 214 incidents across 164 titles but no true removals, with most actions minor staff re shelving or vandalism. It criticizes Focus on the Family and supporters for inflating threats while preserving funds for the ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom.
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ALA
United States
Office of Intellectual Freedom
Coquille
Ore
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Dale Larson
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Pet Theft Network
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Horseman’s Club
CeCile Fiala
Berlin
West Virginia
American Library Association
Molly DePlois
DePlois
American Booksellers Association
Cal Thomas
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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