Auditor duties change still faces political clash in Linn County
The Linn County Board of Supervisors weighs moving county facilities management from Auditor Joel Miller to a new office led by Garth Fagerbakke. Voters ousted Miller by 63 to 37 last November, making the proposal contentious as the board enters budget talks. Supporters tout cost efficiency while Miller calls it retribution amid ongoing disputes.
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Autism Hearing Sparks Debate on Vaccines and Environment
Letters discuss a November congressional hearing with Dr. Boyle and Dr. Gutmacher probing autism rise from 1 in 10 000 to 1 in 88. Readers challenge CDC assurances, question thimerosal safety, and compare global vaccine schedules amid media coverage and local housing charity concerns.
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U N Disabled Treaty Debate Highlights GOP Split
A Tea Party activist cites Obama era as dimming America with the U N disability treaty seen as modelled on the ADA. Senators McCain Dole Lugar Thornburgh supported it but 38 Republicans blocked ratification over sovereignty and parental rights concerns.warteing a telethon aid effort in Iowa raised 99200 for seniors with KCRG TV9 coverage praised.
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Meet the Undressed Headlines on Cable News Panel
A commentary critiques female news panelists Andrea Mitchell and Carly Fiorina for wearing revealing outfits on Meet the Press while comparing attire to male colleagues. It argues dress signals gender bias, calls for equal professional standards, and notes Rachel Maddow as a counterexample to the look.
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Stewardship missing in politicians and no skin in the game
Cal Thomas argues that many politicians including President Obama lack genuine stewardship and have no skin in the game. He criticizes tax spending and the fiscal path, urging responsible oversight of America’s assets and defense of freedoms against debt and political careers.
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