The Republican Party seems to be unable to convince enough voters that the bedrock principles of small government, low taxes …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 2, 2012 12:30 pm4779d ago
The Republican Party seems to be unable to convince enough voters that the bedrock principles of small government, low taxes …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 2, 2012 12:26 pm4779d ago
The election is over and something most Americans once again have in common is our thoughts about what is in …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 2, 2012 12:22 pm4779d ago
Today, several million women of childbearing age will be encouraged to consider murdering another person who is causing them embarrassment, …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 2, 2012 12:17 pm4779d ago
Tucked inside the Black Friday sales advertisements in The Gazette’s Thanksgiving edition was an important warning from Jerry Schnoor, former …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2012 12:04 pm4780d ago
We have race to-the-top competitions in education and I’m advocating such a race in urban renewal in slum areas. I’m …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2012 12:01 pm4780d ago
No mandate for the president? I would say 330-plus electoral votes plus winning eight of nine swing states (including Massachusetts, …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2012 11:57 am4780d ago
Thanks to Linn County supervisors for offering residents an opportunity to offer input as they begin writing next year’s budget. …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 1, 2012 10:55 am4780d ago
In response to the letter saying that Mitt Romney lost because he would not “sell his soul,” I can only …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2012 1:21 pm4811d ago
I’ve been a deputy at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office since 2001 and worked in the jail for five years. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2012 1:19 pm4811d ago
There are several facts about Bruce Braley voters need to be aware of when they go to the ballot box. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2012 1:18 pm4811d ago
Working well with others is a great way to foster a good working environment. Everyone knows that when people get …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2012 1:16 pm4811d ago
So Garth Fagerbakke wants to run the (Linn County) auditor’s office like Linda Langenberg did. She was liked by all. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2012 1:14 pm4811d ago
I am voting for Mitt Romney because he is a proven leader who has shown that he will engage everyone …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 31, 2012 1:13 pm4811d ago
Mitt Romney tells us to fear the federal debt, yet the low interest rate shows the government’s credit is strong. …
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