Government marketplace site could cut costs but risks private competition
The Gazette critiques www.govtmarket.com as a potential for Iowa agencies to buy and sell equipment, noting heavy reliance on Federal Surplus items, poor awareness among officials, and the need for clearer verification and outreach. It warns against shifting core marketplace duties from government to private partners while urging stronger promotion and governance.
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Internet Bulletin Board
Iowa
Govtmarket
Tions
Manchester
Nevada
Judy Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Lehman
Bob Rafferty
Public Strategies Group
No Flip Floppers Cited In Historical And Modern Debates
A letter contrasts steadfast figures from history with current debates on teacher pay and education policy in Cedar Rapids. It condemns high teacher salaries without performance gains and criticizes juror passivity and lenient laws, urging citizen control over legislation.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community
Paper trail proposed to ensure every vote is counted
The piece argues for a verifiable paper trail to accompany electronic voting. It cites 2002 North Carolina problems, Florida blank ballots, California malfunctions, and potential hacking, urging passage of Graham Clinton or Holt bills to empower voter verification and recounts.
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Congress
North Carolina
Florida
California
A Bold Tax Reform Idea From Rep Chaka Fattah
U S Rep Chaka Fattah proposes replacing the federal income tax with a broad transaction fee covering rents loans and deposits to simplify the system and fund government. The plan aims to wipe out the deficit and slash school funding reliance on property taxes, inviting scrutiny on feasibility fairness and collection.
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Andrew Cassel
Bush
John Kerry
Walter Mondale
Reagan
U.S
Chaka Fattah
Philadelphia
Fattah
IRS
Congressional Research Service
Steve Forbes
Tom DeLay
Europe
Health care and the draft pivot generations share a fear
Roberto Spiederman argues that fear shapes life choices from Vietnam era draft avoidance to today’s job and marriage decisions driven by health care coverage. He advocates a national health care system so young people choose freely, not from fear of uncertain benefits.
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John Kerry
Generation X
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Draft Board
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