With the current economic concerns, I found the past history of government bailouts interesting, especially the president at the time …
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With the current economic concerns, I found the past history of government bailouts interesting, especially the president at the time …
Regarding the Dec. 9 Gazette article titled “$1.4 billion settlement to resolve land claims by American Indians”: The Obama Administration …
RE: Dec. 14 story, “You can shrink your carbon footprint.” The author quotes an environmental scientist who said it takes …
I wanted to commend your publishing the guest column “Settlements, attacks drive out Palestinians” on Dec. 13. It is remarkable …
Regarding Mary Knapp’s Dec. 14 letter about lack of bands in Cedar Rapids parades: I agree with Knapp’s lament. However, …
I was really pleased to read the Dec. 14 Gazette, where I learned some environmental scientist (working with a grant …
I encourage the rejection of the Copenhagen treaty. Its premise is flawed. It places burdens on the United States while …
As I read Cal Thomas’ Dec. 13 column, I felt like I was reading a rerun from 20 years ago. …
I find it amazing that One Iowa thinks same-sex marriage is legal in Iowa. Iowa’s constitution gives the Legislature (Art. …
Janelle Rettig’s current and past appointments and consequent responsibilities with numerous organizations have provided her a wealth of hands-on experience …
Duane Schmidt (Dec. 13 letter) is right. Tiger Woods’ agents, lawyers and managers should have explained to Tiger that allowing …
I’m disappointed to hear that Shell Oil company can start drilling in Alaska’s Beaufort Sea off the coast of the …
Is the Carver Governance Model right for the City of Cedar Rapids to adopt as its governance model for our …
President Obama’s first year in office is shaping up to be remarkable. His presidency brought about a sea change regarding …
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