Scalia's death reshapes 2016 election dynamics
Steffen Schmidt analyzes how Justice Antonin Scalia's death upends Supreme Court balance. Obama may nominate a successor but Republicans guard the process, risking a 4-4 court without a tiebreaker. The vacancy could energize turnout as voters weigh presidential picks and court philosophy.
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Community Letter Urges Grassley to Nominate
A Cedar Rapids student and writer urge Sen. Chuck Grassley to act promptly on a Supreme Court vacancy. The letter argues for timely nomination, warns of party pressure, and upholds democratic process while hoping reason prevails. It includes a school attendee from Xavier Catholic High School praising higher test scores and college readiness at his school.
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Ronald Burkemper
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Advocate for Catholic school vouchers and rural road safety
A letter argues for private school vouchers funded by the state to ease Catholic education costs and improve outcomes. It warns that raising rural speed limits endangers children and favors urban driving, urging broader lane and shoulder widths and lower speeds.
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Jefferson Daubitz
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Latino Voters Wary Of Cruz Rubio Says Sanchez
Mary Sanchez argues that Latino voters remain skeptical of Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio as the GOP seeks Hispanic support. She notes immigration status and assimilation shape views, predicts scrutiny in states with larger Latino populations, and cites celeb voices urging anti-immigrant fear-mongering to end.
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Weakening Gun Laws Raises Risks in Cedar Rapids Remembrance
Jeremy Brigham from Iowans for Gun Safety argues in a guest column that proposed bills HF 2042 HF 2048 HF 2044 HF 2057 HF 2066 and HF 2129 would weaken Iowa gun laws. He cites a Cedar Rapids remembrance for New Town victims and urges stronger background checks to keep guns from dangerous people.
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