Iowa Supreme Court ruling costs image as same sex marriage approved
Des Moines report notes Iowa moves from a sleepy state to a liberal vanguard on same sex marriage. Experts say national impressions shift with youth turnout and high-profile responses from figures like Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. The ruling redefines Iowa's political image and prompts widespread online discussion.
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Charlotte Eby
Des Moines
ES Moines
Iowa
Barack Obama
Iowa Supreme Court
Larry Sabato
University of Virginia Center For Politics
State Supreme Court
Facebook
Ashton Kutcher
Demi Moore
Sabato
Iowa Supreme Court ruling spurs constitutional amendment debate
Coverage highlights opponents urging the next step for a constitutional amendment after the Iowa Supreme Court decision. Reactions from ministers and plaintiffs are featured with vignettes from the scene and quotes. Columnist Hemmingsen weighs in on the decision as civil rights milestone coverage continues with photos online.
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Iowa City
al Linn
Jennifer Hemmingsen
Lown
GazetteOnline.com
Same-sex marriage becomes law in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously to legalize same sex marriages, making Iowa the first Midwest state to approve them. Cedar Rapids resident Kate Varnum and partner Trish Varnum celebrated engagement following the decision as critics warned of potential influx of couples seeking licenses.
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Trish
Kate Varnum
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Midwest
Trish Varnum
Supreme Court
U.S
Steve King
Fry guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2008 beating death
Curtis Fry, 22, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2008 death of Je rome Patrick McEwen, 75, in Iowa City. Judge Mitchell Turner praised the difficult decision and scheduled Fry’s sentencing for May 7 in Johnson County Courthouse.
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Diane Held
the Gazette
Iowa City
Curtis Fry
Jim
Jerome
Patrick
McEwen
Jim Fry
Jeff Portman
Agudas Achim
Fry
Wilton
Tory
6Th Judicial District
Mitchell Turner
Turner
Johnson County
Peter Persaud
Quint Meyerdirk
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Plan 210 Million Bonus Payouts
Government controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to pay over 210 million dollars in retention bonuses to more than 7,600 employees. The plan was disclosed in a regulator's letter released by Senator Chuck Grassley.
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Washington
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Senate Finance Committee
Mortgage defaults persist after modifications and big payouts
The article notes ongoing mortgage default challenges despite loan modifications. It reports 8B companies paid about 51 million last year and are set to disburse 146 million this year and 13 million in 2010. Grassley criticizes management bonuses funded by taxpayers as the organizations lost over 100 billion in a year. Fannie and Freddie.
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Fannie
Freddie
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