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2nd District GOP hopefuls see end in sight for war in Iraq, Afghanistan

By James Q. Lynch   IOWA CITY – Republicans candidates in Iowa’s 2nd District refused to set a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan, but agreed it’s time to prepare for a departure. Despite a recent surge of violence … Continue reading

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Want better service? Take a Democrat to lunch

It there was any doubt, a new media study by HCD Research confirms that Democrats outspend Republicans or independents – at least when it comes to tipping. A study among 1,192 Americans revealed that on average, Democrats leave larger tips … Continue reading

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Obama to visit Fort Madison, Mount Pleasant, Ottumwa, Des Moines

President Obama will visit a wind turbine blade manufacturer in Fort Madison Tuesday and host a roundtable discussion in Ottumwa as part of his White House Main Street tour. Obama, who visited Iowa City March 25, will be back in … Continue reading

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Private sector leadership needed to start Iowa economic engine: Vander Plaats

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette   WALFORD – Debbie Brooks sees Bob Vander Plaats as a little bit “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” ands lot of Thomas Edison. “He’s just an everyday person with the experience to come in … Continue reading

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Governor hopeful hears flood recovery frustrations

By James Q. Lynch  The Gazette CEDAR RAPIDS – Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Rod Roberts lent a sympathetic ear to northwest Cedar Rapids residents frustrated with the course of flood recovery. Roberts, a five-term legislator from Carroll, listened to residents … Continue reading

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