President Barack Obama has been talking about the corporations hoarding money and not hiring people. But the money held by …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 9, 2011 2:24 pm5240d ago
President Barack Obama has been talking about the corporations hoarding money and not hiring people. But the money held by …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 9, 2011 2:24 pm5240d ago
We are reaping the unintended rewards of representative democracy. We have guaranteed rights that enable us to take things for …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2011 12:34 pm5241d ago
I endorse Allen Witt for the Cedar Rapids school board. He will put in the hard work needed to help …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2011 12:32 pm5241d ago
Is it not a city’s job to protect its citizens? I keep looking around and still see the devastation of …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2011 12:32 pm5241d ago
According to recent news reports, Iowa’s Attorney General Tom Miller appears to be leading an effort to severely limit investigation …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2011 12:21 pm5241d ago
More than 70 percent of Iowans are against dove shooting. So what did the Iowa Legislature and governor do? They …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 8, 2011 12:19 pm5241d ago
I would like Linn County officials to explain how a property tax increase during these economic times is justifiable. I …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 1:08 pm5242d ago
I will be voting to re-elect Mary Meisterling to the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s Board of Education. I have …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 1:06 pm5242d ago
I support Sally Hoelscher for election to the Iowa City school board. Hoelscher emphasizes the need for the board to …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 1:04 pm5242d ago
As a retired teacher of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, I support Ann Rosenthal’s re-election to the school board. …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:59 pm5242d ago
You have an opportunity to re-elect a Cedar Rapids school board candidate who reflects values and goals most of us …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:58 pm5242d ago
I voted early for the Independence junior/senior high school building bond issue. To help alleviate the tax impact, I pledged …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:53 pm5242d ago
Join me in electing Allen Witt as the District 4 representative for the Cedar Rapids school board. He will advocate …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 7, 2011 12:48 pm5242d ago
As a parent and retired educator, I am pleased that Kathleen Dowd-Ulrich is running as candidate for the Cedar Rapids …
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