Call for transparency as earmarks draw scrutiny across Congress
The Gazette editorial argues for clearer disclosure of earmarks amid a Washington Post report that 33 lawmakers, none from Iowa, steered 300 million in earmarks near their properties since 2008. It urges improved transparency on residences, family employment, holdings, and stock trades to restore public trust.
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Letters to the editor address taxes flag respect and energy policy
A mix of readers criticizes federal tax ideas and flag etiquette while urging Iowa lawmakers to back a thorium reactor option, oppose using ratepayers as nuclear plant financiers, and protect mental health funding. The letters reference Obama, flag reverence, and state legislation on traffic cameras.
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New Focus Proposed to Combat Transnational Cartels
Migration Policy Center releases papers led by former Arizona AG Terry Goddard arguing cartels are transnational businesses. They profit from money laundering piracy and software and seek to disrupt smuggling arts and other ventures. The report urges Treasury Homeland Security and Mexican cooperation to target cartel finances and operations.
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Family Leader bullying claims draw fire in Iowa debate
The piece criticizes the Family Leader for what it calls bullying tactics against anti bullying efforts and cites their clash with the Iowa Governors Conference on LGBT youth. It notes Gov. Branstad's dismissal of their bid to rename the conference and argues Iowa's tolerance advances amid political standoffs.
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