In downtown Iowa City, we see homelessness every day, yet it is uncommon for us to think about issues associated …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2009 12:49 am5986d ago
In downtown Iowa City, we see homelessness every day, yet it is uncommon for us to think about issues associated …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2009 12:48 am5986d ago
It was no surprise to find in Sunday’s Gazette a four-page insert advocating for the status quo regarding American health …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2009 12:47 am5986d ago
In response to health care bill, H.R.3200, cap and trade energy bill and other bills on the agenda: 1. The …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2009 12:45 am5986d ago
I lost my job and my home. For seniors living on fixed incomes, this economy is especially terrifying since I …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2009 12:27 am5987d ago
“Wow” sums up the Venetian Boat Parade and fireworks display put on by the Cedar River Boat Club on Saturday. …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2009 12:25 am5987d ago
Gazette readers have expressed concern over the size of our national deficit, most recently Lloyd Frei in an Aug. 20 …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2009 12:24 am5987d ago
Seniors who have to make decisions between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs need to beware of private companies. Many …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2009 12:22 am5987d ago
Sen. Chuck Grassley: As a longtime volunteer with the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, I have admired your work …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 28, 2009 12:20 am5987d ago
We have been greatly blessed by the volunteer work of members of the United Methodist Church, coordinated by the First …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 27, 2009 12:40 am5988d ago
Kudos to The Gazette for its brilliant page 2 coverage of “Sign-gate” on Aug. 19. This insightful story caused the …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 27, 2009 12:37 am5988d ago
When is the city of Cedar Rapids finally going to pass some sort of anti-panhandling law? Three times now, KGAN …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 27, 2009 12:36 am5988d ago
I am amazed at the fundamental lack of understanding of the economic implications a national health care program would create. …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 27, 2009 12:34 am5988d ago
If the proposed health bill is so wonderful, then every member of Congress and the president should be forced to …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 27, 2009 12:33 am5988d ago
After attending Rep. Dave Loebsack’s town hall meeting Aug. 15, I wonder why there is fear and anger about health …
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