Most of the 2012 federal budget hype is on how to reduce the deficit and the national debt, and much …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Feb. 23, 2011 11:00 am5333d ago
Most of the 2012 federal budget hype is on how to reduce the deficit and the national debt, and much …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Feb. 22, 2011 12:23 pm5334d ago
I have thought about The Gazette’s Feb. 16 editorial on proposed legislation to change the access rule (boat motor size …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 22, 2011 12:20 pm5334d ago
Some people seem to think that President Barack Obama has somehow moved to the “center” because he makes statements suggesting …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 22, 2011 12:17 pm5334d ago
Those who from on high are demanding the selling the University of Iowa’s Jackson Pollock painting “Mural” are self-ordained members …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 22, 2011 12:16 pm5334d ago
Regarding the City Council in Iowa City prohibiting firearms on city property: This resolution is nothing but ignorant, naive, illogical …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 21, 2011 2:23 pm5335d ago
The continued conversation about same-sex marriage is important for all citizens of Iowa. A Feb. 16 letter (“Time to move …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 21, 2011 2:20 pm5335d ago
I understand the law allows Gov. Terry Branstad to take a pension and to receive a salary, but for his …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 21, 2011 2:19 pm5335d ago
Jennifer Bloche (Feb. 6 column) seems unhinged that her son got ahold of a magazine that shed some light on …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 21, 2011 2:17 pm5335d ago
Environmentalists and the Obama Administration are really hurting the economy and losing jobs to our overseas enemies and the OPEC …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 20, 2011 9:37 am5336d ago
Republicans are inconsistent: On one hand, they invoke the Constitution in order to ensure that as many Americans as possible …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 20, 2011 9:25 am5336d ago
The Feb. 13 business section devoted seven pages to the practice of replacing older workers with young, or as The …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 20, 2011 9:24 am5336d ago
I wish everyone could meet Zach Wahls, who recently spoke about the strength of his family during a hearing on …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 20, 2011 9:17 am5336d ago
Lake Macbride should be open year-round to all boaters and fishermen. First off, we all pay taxes toward renovation and …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 20, 2011 9:17 am5336d ago
The Gazette’s Feb. 16 editorial “Let the Macbride rule stand,” is laughable, at best. You obviously have not spent much …
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