After the shutdown was over, a few misguided people told me how Republican Ted Cruz and the Tea Party cost …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 25, 2013 1:10 pm4477d ago
After the shutdown was over, a few misguided people told me how Republican Ted Cruz and the Tea Party cost …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 25, 2013 1:09 pm4477d ago
I am writing this letter in support of Susie Weinacht. She is an excellent woman who has the right stuff …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 25, 2013 1:08 pm4477d ago
Regarding Dick Roggensack’s Oct. 18 letter “Health care law increases costs”: It is apparent that he does not understand that …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 24, 2013 11:57 am4478d ago
The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library would like to give the people of Cedar Rapids a huge round …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 24, 2013 11:52 am4478d ago
Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand that Iran dismantle its nuclear program isn’t going to happen. Iran can keep a peaceful nuclear program …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 24, 2013 11:47 am4478d ago
Republicans decided to put America’s financial stability on the line by attempting to repeal Obamacare and circumvent what both a …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:56 am4479d ago
It would appear that there is one candidate for an at-large council seat who truly has the qualifications to help …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:55 am4479d ago
I am writing in support of Susie Weinacht. She is a class act we really could use on our City …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:53 am4479d ago
In The Gazette election coverage on Nov. 6, Cedar Rapids Council member Chuck Swore was quoted saying “it sucks” that …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:52 am4479d ago
Recently a friend and I visited the Matchstick Marvels Museum in Gladbrook. It was an amazing experience and one that …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:51 am4479d ago
Obamacare was passed through the U.S. Congress with every Democrat voting for it. Every Democrat that I know supported it. …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:50 am4479d ago
I would like to introduce a great organization in Eastern Iowa called SportAbility, which helps disabled athletes participate in sports. …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:49 am4479d ago
In his Nov. 14 letter, “We must allow the free market to work,” Republican congressional candidate Rod Blum calls for …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 23, 2013 10:49 am4479d ago
When we speak of holocaust in history we should, to be accurate, use the plural. I refer to the new …
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