Bluestem landfill decision sparks mixed public reaction
The Bluestem board's move to condemn land near Marion to expand the landfill follows a nine year saga of indecision and shifting positions. Public input has been weak amid strong NIMBY opposition from Marion and rural groups, with leaders urged to act for the community's greater good.
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National ID cards spark privacy vs security debate
A debate on national ID cards argues they may help security but risk privacy, costs, and misuse. Amitai Etzioni and Robert Gellman caution against overreliance on a single ID system while urging better use of existing tracking methods and careful balance with constitutional rights.
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Coordination to strengthen fight against identity theft
John W. Snow outlines the scope of identity theft crimes and proposes reforms to protect consumers. He argues for a national security alert system, mandatory bureau investigations of false information, and a one call for all sharing system to speed fraud resolution and preserve trust in credit and financial markets.
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