Fallon campaigns for reform face tough odds in Iowa
The Des Moines state representative Fallon, a Democratic contender in Iowa, pushes campaign finance reform amid a wary public mood. He argues big money, PACs, and 527 groups distort elections and seeks transparency, while acknowledging reform faces free speech concerns and political backfire. A Polk County talk at the Senior Center outlines his stance alongside Berkley Bedell.
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D Fallon
Fallon
Des Moines
Iowa
U.S
Berkley Bedell
Polk County Senior Center
Minimum wage debate and community advocacy in Cedar Rapids
Readers discuss raising Iowa minimum wage and effects on babysitters and families. Letters address public policy efficacy, wartime casualty context, and Cedar Rapids Chamber PAC activity influencing local government and the balance between business and resident interests.
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Gazette
C.R. Chamber
Political Action Committee
Chamber
Cedar Rapids
PAC
Dry day hoped for at Kernels Memorial Stadium
The Gazette recalls a last week Kernels game at Memorial Stadium where fans enjoyed camaraderie and food despite rain. An expected rain check promises return for more baseball and slip n slide entertainment amid a wet forecast.
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Mother Nature
the Gazette
Kernels
Memorial Stadium
Marriage Matters ad highlights same sex relationships
The Gazette July 25 ran a full page ad sponsored by Arcus Foundation promoting marriage equality for same sex couples. It featured several couples and supporters, including individuals and organizations, and voiced a mother’s perspective on her gay son amid anti marriage campaigns.
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Gazette
Arcus Foundation
U.S
Democratic primary schedule change won’t fix core problem
Peter A. Brown argues that cosmetic rearrangement of the 2008 Democratic primary and caucus order cannot solve the party’s fundamental issue. He says the core challenge is aligning voters in primaries with the broader electorate, not changing who votes when.
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Democratic Party
White House
Iowa
New Hampshire
Nevada
South Carolina
Bush
John Kerry
Kerry
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