Editorial: Iowa tax cut plan should be shelved this weekend
The Gazette argues the $1.3 billion tax cut package is ill timed as Iowa faces budget cuts, borrowing from reserves, and economic risks from a possible China trade war. It criticizes the lack of triggers and higher sales taxes, urging readers to contact state representatives this weekend.
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Kim Reynolds
Towa
China
Iowa
Tion
Netflix
Uber
Sowans
Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund
Weiner and Wahls Endorsements Shaped SD 37 Vote
Community letters urge support for two candidates in Senate District 37. Janice Weiner, a lawyer with 25 years at the State Department and former consul general in Duesseldorf, is praised for leadership and public service. Zach Wahls is endorsed for universal pre-K and affordable tuition with a focus on public education.
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Bob Dvorsky
Janice Weiner
Iowa
U.S. State Department
Duesseldorf
Germany
Des
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Zach Wahls
Facebook fails persist as EU moves to curb data use
Froma Harrop comments on Facebook leaders promises and Senate hearings. EU passes tough rules require consent in clear language, data breach notification within 72 hours, data portability, and limits on monopoly control. A call for U.S. lawmakers to emulate Europe while noting First Amendment limits on hate speech.
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Facebook
European Union
Europe
Zuckerberg
Facebook hearings expose misunderstandings on data use
U S lawmakers grilled Mark Zuckerberg over data collection and advertising while Facebook faces scrutiny over user data and foreign influence. Senator Chuck Grassley stressed that Facebook is funded by advertising based on user data, while Rep. Dave Loebsack pressed about selling data, clarifying that data is used to target ads not sold.
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Jason Calacanis
Facebook
Ederal
Mark Zuckarberg
U.S. House
Senate
U.S
Dave Loebsack
D-Lown
Loebsack
Zuckerberg
House
Sheryl Sandberg
NBC
Loeback
Grassley
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Nelson
D-Fla
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