Branstad’s State of the State praised as positive and safe
The Gazette editorial lauds Gov. Terry Branstad’s State of the State for its upbeat bipartisan tone and veteran support agenda. It highlights Home Base Iowa measures like tax exemptions for pensions and in state tuition, expands licenses for military experience, expands home buying aid, and urges timely yet cautious funding for education and broadband while noting missing highway and mental health reform.
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Wealth and healthcare clashes in Iowa public letters
Readers criticize federal debt and Fed stimulus policies while debating casino viability and health care policy in Iowa. Colleen Higgins Wellman promotes Mark Jacobs for U S Senate citing jobs and education priorities. Bob Klaus argues demand and government spending shape job creation and questions tax cuts for the rich.
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Guantanamo Editorial Urges Full Transparency
Guest editorial argues Guantanamo remains a global symbol of lawless conduct and warns that secrecy harms the United States. It notes Supreme Court rulings favoring detainees, ongoing hunger strikes, censorship, and delayed parole hearings while urging maximum transparency at the prison.
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Iowa precinct caucus urges participation in civic process
Mike Robinson urges residents to attend the Jan. 21 precinct caucus in Iowa. He highlights open discussion, candidate endorsements, platform creation, and the chance to seek delegates or precinct office. The piece emphasizes caucuses as a democratic outreach and citizen voice forum.
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