Free advice on engaging state open government laws
The Gazette outlines four FOI workshops titled The People Have the Power focusing on open records and meetings. Gov Branstad and Lt Gov Reynolds back the program with Kathleen Richardson leading sessions in Dubuque on Sept 6 and Iowa City on Sept 18 at no cost, offering a 90 minute toolkit for democracy.
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Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Iowa Newspaper Association
Iowa
Public Information Board
Terry Branstad
Kim Reynolds
Iowa Foi
Kathleen Richardson
Dubuque
Loras College
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Iowa City
Hotel Vetro
Readers react to war policy and politics across sources
Letter writers criticize prolonged wars and partisan aims, urging limits on conflict. They discuss Korea and Afghanistan memories, energy incentives, transportation changes, and federal auto industry support. They reference GM, Delphi, ObamaCare costs, and Medicare concerns with supporting quotes.
Real Medicare Debate Claims and ObamaCare Funding Impact
Readers are urged to seek factual analysis in the Medicare debate. The letter criticizes Democratic attacks on Mitt Romney over Ryan budget claims and argues ObamaCare reduces Medicare funds by 716 billion dollars from 2013 onward per the Congressional Budget Office.
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Wisconsin
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Hiawatha
Tom Harkin
Mitt Romney
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Staed Campaign Urges Cedar Rapids Vote for House District 66
Art Staed seeks state representative seat in District 66. He touts support for technology and science enterprises to keep high tech industry, create jobs, and retain scientists and engineers. Community urged to elect Staed.
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Art Staed
Cedar Rapids
Staed
Romney platform sparks criticism amid GOP convention debate
The Republican platform draft draws fire for abortion limits, tuition for undocumented students, a gold standard study, and border fencing. Critics say Romney cannot control party ideologues, risking a weak showing at the Tampa convention.
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Scuttle the puppy rescues a torn household routine
A 14 week old black lab mixed with a Treeing Walker Coonhound named Scuttle upends daily life after a dog swallows an expanding toy alligator. The owner, juggling chaos, hydrogen peroxide, and a vet call, recovers the situation while Seattle bonds with the kids.
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