The requirement carries a hefty price tag, probably shouldered by consumers. That cost could in turn prevent lower income consumers from opening accounts.
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The requirement carries a hefty price tag, probably shouldered by consumers. That cost could in turn prevent lower income consumers from opening accounts.
New Iowa law is a highly politicized scare tactic heightening hysteria around the threat that never was
We’ve tried politically acceptable voluntary approaches for decades.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said police are seizing enough drugs to kill every American several times over. Is it true?
Democrats say it’s about ‘values.’
Linn County is growing, and nearly half of that growth is due to immigration.
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While people often think of race and gender, the scope expands much further beyond those demographics
Former President Donald Trump and his Republican toadies have short memories.
Cedar Rapids’ mayoral race has been splashed with the red and blue paint of partisan politics. This should not surprise …
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are those of its author and do not represent the views or opinions …
It makes me think of “the talk,” a tradition in many African American families, especially where boys are concerned.
Trade wars still are a really bad idea. The main thing that’s changed is we’re not outraged by it anymore, for some reason.
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