Immigration reform leadership questioned for Steve King
The Gazette critiques Iowa congressman Steve King as a potential chair of the House immigration subcommittee. It argues his boat rocker stance hinders real reform and questions proposals to defund sanctuary cities. It urges measured leadership and stresses federal responsibility in immigration policy.
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Letters Reflect Traffic Cameras Bias and Local Politics
A Cedar Rapids reader argues speed traps misused and cameras should be photographed before enforcement. Other letters criticize Iowa school harassment law scope, East Post Road traffic devices, and political party biases. A Sleep Out for the Homeless reports raising over $19,000 aided by Linn County groups.
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Linn County
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Mexico's hard drug war tests will to reform policing
Mexico confronts a brutal drug war as President Calderon pushes police reform to depoliticize and professionalize forces. Amid rising violence a 77 year old rancher killed defending his property embodies resistance, while U S demand for drugs fuels trafficking and crime across borders. The piece argues for cleaner semantics and targeted anti poverty measures to support Mexico's fight.
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Branstad Calls Gronstal Dictator Claims Power
Iowa governor hopeful Branstad blasts Senate Majority Leader Gronstal for blocking a same sex marriage constitutional amendment. Gronstal defends agenda control as part of majority leadership noting past partisan blockages on various issues.
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