Editorial: Bill to criminalize political lying is flawed
The Iowa House passed a bill banning candidates from lying about opponents, but senators warn it is unworkable as truth is hard to define and no jailings occur elsewhere. The Gazette argues the measure is a political trap and unlikely to fix push polling or reform politics.
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OWA
Iowa
House
Turkey
Gazette
Jennie Drage
National Conference of State Legislatures
Joseph McCabe shaped Coe College as president and chancellor
The Rev Joseph McCabe served Coe College as 11th president from 1958 to 1970 and as first chancellor then president emeritus through the century, elevating academics, fundraising, and international outreach. He authored books, led missions work, and boosted Eastern Iowa through four decades. His 1997 gift to Coe totaled 458616.67. He died at 88, praised as the foundation of the modern college and a source of inspiring chapel talks for students.
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Coe College
Presbyterian Church
Middle East
Coe
Eastern
Iowa
Peggy
Philadelphia
McCabe
James Phifer
Joe
Coe Life
Roby Kesler
Joseph McCabe
Deregulation Debate Driven by Big Money in Iowa
Betty Ahrens cites a National Institute on Money in State Politics analysis showing pro-deregulation interests poured over 1.078 million dollars into Iowa campaigns 1993 to 2000 and boosted electric utility deregulation as a top agenda item while health care housing and campaign finance reform remained under debate amid slow action on energy. Iowa City advocate urges clean money reforms as in Arizona Maine and Vermont to free legislators and reflect the people’s agenda.
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Towa
House Commerce and Regulation Committee
Arizona
Maine
Massachusetts
Vermont
Iowa must build new plants to avert energy crisis
Eliot Protsch of Alliant Energy argues Iowa faces a potential energy crunch like California due to rising demand and stagnant supply. He urges up to 1200 MW of new generating capacity over 10 years with regulatory reform and stronger energy efficiency programs to power over 300,000 homes and reduce household costs.
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California
Iowa
Alliant
Alliant Energy
Letter to the Gazette on apology and China’s actions
A reader argues a full U S apology after a military incident would risk criminal trial and harm the crew. He contends border probing by all nations, including China, is routine for intelligence and verification. The author asserts the United States was humiliated yet avoided further concessions.
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United States
China
The Gazette Letter Policy Raises Reader Voice
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown published. One letter per writer every 30 days. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email options provided.
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