Lehman legacy described as music to Iowa City politics
The editorial honors Ernie Lehman on his 12 year council tenure including eight as mayor. He unified factions and fostered cross county cooperation while admitting a failed 21‑plus bar ordinance. His genuine respect and calm leadership left a lasting impact on Iowa City.
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Dean Thornberry
Irvin Pfath
Steven Kanner
Johnson County
Sally Stutsman
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Coralville
Jim Fausett
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Courts shaping law and protecting rights amid turmoil
A reader argues the judiciary interprets and fills gaps in constitutional and statutory law, not legislates. The letter cites common law formation, checks and balances, local business closures, charity contributions, privacy issues, and quotes Benjamin Franklin on liberty versus security. The piece reflects ongoing debates over court power and legislative limits.
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Deficit cuts target the wrong crowd says D A Benda
Toledo critic argues that lawmakers cut the college loan program to reduce the deficit while protecting their own pay and pension increases. He questions why those responsible for deficits penalize students who did not create them.
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D.A. Benda Toledo
U.S. Relies on Venezuela to Aid Low Income Heating Costs
Douglas McArthur Fairfax criticizes U.S. policy as oil profits rise to 32 billion in Q3 while Venezuela discounts heating oil for poor New York and Massachusetts families. He laments foreign aid to the needy amid domestic tax breaks for the rich and White House opposition to a windfall tax.
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Venezuela
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Leach Urged No Vote on Patriot Act Expansion
The piece argues Rep. Jim Leach a Republican who is labeled moderate should oppose extending key Patriot Act provisions. It notes two votes on HR 369 and HR 3199 granting continued secret access to Americans and restricting privacy and civil liberties.
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Riots in Australia linked to global unrest and minority tensions
The piece traces autumn and recent Sydney violence to broader global issues, noting Lebanese-Australian tensions and attacks on beachgoers. It discussesCauses include economic injustice and discrimination, with calls for tougher policing, education, and community action amid ties to France and Bali terrorism history.
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Australia
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John Howard
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2005 A grim view of a turbulent year for the world
Lewellyn King surveys 2005 as a year of global suffering with tsunamis earthquakes and pandemics affecting Africa and beyond. He notes wars political rancor in the US economy wobbling amid scandals and a controversial Iraq war shaping domestic debate while leadership under Bush is portrayed as rigid and flawed.
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