I’m supporting Chuck Swore for city council. I’ve had the opportunity to see Swore’s commitment firsthand. I was greatly affected …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 27, 2009 12:00 am5821d ago
I’m supporting Chuck Swore for city council. I’ve had the opportunity to see Swore’s commitment firsthand. I was greatly affected …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2009 12:46 am5822d ago
I can understand why people get frustrated with the health care issue. The Obama administration has not achieved a very …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2009 12:44 am5822d ago
In 56 years, I have driven many thousands of miles with only two minor traffic violations, so I do not …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2009 12:42 am5822d ago
(Editor’s note: The letter writer is 9 years old and lives with his grandparents, who adopted him.) My Grandpa Glenn …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 26, 2009 12:40 am5822d ago
The biggest obstacle to good health insurance reform is that the Republican Party and lobbyists for the insurance industry are …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 2:18 pm5822d ago
I would like to congratulate The Gazette Editorial Board for joining in the call to develop a partnership and collaboration …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 12:22 am5823d ago
As a state, we cannot afford to cut family planning in our budget. Not only does it save the state …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 12:20 am5823d ago
Al Gore, where are you? We need a little help understanding why we need a cap and trade system to …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 12:17 am5823d ago
Susan Mims is a strong, highly qualified candidate for our city council. I’ve known Susan and her husband, Fred, and …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 12:16 am5823d ago
It is time for everyone to think about the candidates for Cedar Rapids mayor. Ron Corbett has a background that …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 12:15 am5823d ago
The recent announcement of Cedar Rapids’ honorable mention award as a bicycle-friendly community is a step in the right direction …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 12:13 am5823d ago
It is rather difficult for me to understand why we would vote someone into public office who has not participated …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 25, 2009 12:12 am5823d ago
Do the people of Cedar Rapids want a mayor who has proved that he really cares about all the people …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 24, 2009 1:30 pm5823d ago
Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to wildlife – changing, shrinking and destroying habitat, forcing wildlife to migrate or adapt, …
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