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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2013 1:36 pm4660d ago
For many people, it takes a disaster to bring to mind their insurance and whether or not they have proper …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2013 1:35 pm4660d ago
Most laws are meant to stop people from doing something they should not do and to penalize those who disregard …
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Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2013 12:43 pm4661d ago
This is to clarify what might be the public’s misunderstanding: I, with many others, was incensed in receiving the letter …
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Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2013 12:40 pm4661d ago
One of the “prize” education programs in Cedar Rapids, Metro Alternative High School, appears to be no longer valued by …
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Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2013 11:44 am4662d ago
There must be other people who are as puzzled as we are over the sudden and unexpected Cardiologists L.C. announcement …
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Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2013 11:44 am4662d ago
The debate over the death penalty has been renewed by the national coverage given to Jodi Arias’ murder conviction. The …
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Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2013 11:43 am4662d ago
Iowa residents and taxpayers are being horribly betrayed by Gov. Terry Branstad and his Republican henchmen in the Legislature. They …
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Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2013 11:42 am4662d ago
In his May 19 letter, “Criticism about Grassley, guns doesn’t hold up,” Dean Varner stated: “Gun ownership is a right …
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Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2013 11:35 am4662d ago
The April 28 articles, “Pro/Con: Should the Boy Scouts allow gay members and leaders,” cast aspersions on one of the …
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Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2013 11:31 am4663d ago
In reference to a letter written by Jay Kacena of Marion on May 12, “St. Luke’s tactics driving up health …
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Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2013 11:31 am4663d ago
On behalf of the board of directors, friends, volunteers and staff of the Community Foundation of Johnson County, I thank …
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Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2013 11:30 am4663d ago
Does anyone really think we can borrow our way out of debt? The debt at the federal level is $17 …
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Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2013 12:11 pm4664d ago
For 40 years, there has been an attack on unionized manufacturing condoned by both Democrats and Republicans. The greed that …
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Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2013 12:11 pm4664d ago
Last week was ride-your-bike-to-work week. Which is great in theory. It’s environmentally conscious and promotes a healthy lifestyle. I decided …
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