Forfeiture funds spark call for crackdown and reform
Analysis shows Iowa and federal forfeiture funds totaled at least 35 million over 2009 to 2013, with 14 million state and 21 million federal. Critics urge higher proof standards, transparency, and safeguards to protect small businesses and motorists while preserving law enforcement tools. Government policy changes and proposed legislation are discussed, including Grassley backing tighter rules and Holder actions.
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Iowa
U.S. Department of Justice
State Justice Department
U.S
Eric Holder
Grassley
Holder
Kevin Techau
District of
Linn County Narrowly Targets Civil Forfeiture Across Cases
Linn County Attorney's Office pursues forfeiture only after related criminal cases conclude. Assistant County Attorney Robert Hruska says this separation aids logistics as witnesses may testify in both matters. In the Creative Corridor seven-county area Linn ranks second in cash-only forfeiture disbursements averaging $37,121 yearly 2009 to 2014, behind Johnson County.
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U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of the Treasury
IRS
DOJ
Iowa
Marion
Johnson County
Forfei
Hile
Linn County
Robert Hruska
Hruska
Creative Corridor
Linn
Gas tax fight in Iowa faces broad opposition from AFP and allies
Iowa opponents including Americans for Tax Relief and Iowans for Tax Relief mobilize against a proposed gas tax increase. AFP broadens reach via canvassing and data collection while pushing a constitutional amendment for road funding. Opposition could complicate legislative votes and influence prices.
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Americans For Prosperity
Virginia
Koch Brothers
Iowa
AFP
General Fund
Klein
Cedar Rapids
Riverside
Golf Resort
Community leader seeks board seat for Cedar Rapids history role
A Cedar Rapids resident with 22 years in the community promotes Bethel AME church listing on the National Register of Historic Places and highlights co producing an African American history blog and past Gazette opinion contributions. She describes social work experience and flood recovery involvement as qualifications.
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Bethel Ame
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Humana
Medicare
Abbe Center
Viola Gibson
FEMA
United Way
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