President Barack Obama has suggested that Republican legislators need to ask themselves if they are able to say “yes” to …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jul. 27, 2011 1:44 pm5178d ago
President Barack Obama has suggested that Republican legislators need to ask themselves if they are able to say “yes” to …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jul. 27, 2011 1:28 pm5178d ago
Did anyone ever stop to think that as we continue to increase our offering of subsidized housing and easy access …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 27, 2011 1:16 pm5178d ago
Labor unions are under attack by Republican governors across the country. The reason is that unions are the only organized …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 26, 2011 12:44 pm5179d ago
The current highway funding authorization extension expires Sept. 30. It is imperative a new funding bill be passed before then. …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 26, 2011 12:43 pm5179d ago
My questioning of Cedar Rapids school district performance started in 2000 when we won the argument and obtained just two …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 26, 2011 12:37 pm5179d ago
Regarding the flag-lowering issue (“What’s On Your Mind,” July 23). One responder said the flag should “absolutely not” be lowered …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 26, 2011 12:28 pm5179d ago
I was alienated by Kathleen Parker’s disingenuous criticism (July 20 column) of President Obama’s story about his mother’s health care …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 25, 2011 1:35 pm5180d ago
I’m responding to the July 19 letter: “Pets don’t belong at farmers market.” I agree. No dogs should be allowed. …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 25, 2011 1:34 pm5180d ago
President Barack Obama should resign. He said he can’t guarantee Social Security payments in August (if budget deal isn’t reached …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 25, 2011 1:27 pm5180d ago
I’ve always wondered why Cedar Rapids, being the second biggest city in the state, never strives to achieve its potential. …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 25, 2011 1:21 pm5180d ago
As a Vietnam combat veteran and former member of D Company, 133rd Infantry, welcome back, 133rd. Just don’t make us …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2011 12:21 pm5181d ago
What’s wrong with the idea that “the rich” need to pay their fair share? First of all, there’s the inference …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2011 12:17 pm5181d ago
I can’t understand why Americans aren’t up in arms over what is happening with U.S. politics. Both sides are playing …
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Letters to the Editor Jul. 24, 2011 12:11 pm5181d ago
Legislation in Congress would give credit unions additional authority to make commercial loans. Credit union lobbyists argue such a move …
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