Congressman Paul Ryan and the Republicans have introduced the Sanctity of Human Life Act (House Resolution 23), which declares human …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Apr. 30, 2013 12:27 pm4629d ago
Congressman Paul Ryan and the Republicans have introduced the Sanctity of Human Life Act (House Resolution 23), which declares human …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Apr. 30, 2013 12:26 pm4629d ago
Now some politicians want us to pay to have armed guards in every school? What’s next, armed guards in preschools, …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 29, 2013 12:22 pm4630d ago
Regarding Jennifer Hemmingsen’s April 14 column “No debating climate change”: Climate change is a natural event that happens every year. …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 29, 2013 12:22 pm4630d ago
The Obama Administration has been trying to use the recent mass killings to pass legislation that will make it more …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 29, 2013 12:19 pm4630d ago
There are many safety, security and space concerns about Johnson County’s existing courthouse and jail that make the proposed justice …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 28, 2013 12:19 pm4631d ago
As I approached the check-out counter at the westside Walmart on April 16, I had a wonderful surprise. A young …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 28, 2013 12:16 pm4631d ago
National Volunteer Week (April 21-27) provided an opportunity to thank the volunteers who contribute their time to Miracles in Motion …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 28, 2013 12:14 pm4631d ago
For 13 years, I have been with Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa. We are a non-profit organization made up of …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 28, 2013 12:11 pm4631d ago
Congratulations, Sen. Chuck Grassley. You did it. No background checks. You even voted against debate. Now you are floating a …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 27, 2013 11:05 am4632d ago
Please don’t let distractions and unrelated reasons stop you from getting out and supporting the Johnson County Justice Center. The …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 27, 2013 10:21 am4632d ago
There are many reasons why citizens need to vote yes on May 7 for a new Johnson County Justice Center. …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 27, 2013 10:19 am4632d ago
We have been blessed with a bunch of verbiage regarding Tower Terrace Road, the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization (CMPO), and …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 27, 2013 10:18 am4632d ago
Sen. Tom Harkin’s guest column (“Minimum wage increase is a necessity,” April 7) was right about the need to raise …
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Letters to the Editor Apr. 27, 2013 10:17 am4632d ago
Iowans have a passion for serving others. Volunteers in Iowa showed their commitment to improving their communities by placing in …
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