Fund-transfer arouses Iowa officials over large internal move
Wythe Willey says the December transfer of 990000 between foster care and children's services was normal administration, but lawmakers call it illegal and void for lacking the governor's signature. Critics say the move signals a power grab and could force court action as a budget disruption looms.
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Hubert Humphrey remembered as a rare public figure
The tribute overlooks his 1948 civil rights stand and Senate battles with Southern opposition. He earned bipartisan respect, faced ridicule, and left a lasting imprint as a statesman humanitarian and loyal party figure before his death ended an era in U S politics.
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Faulty casting in Califano as Deliverer
James J. Kilpatrick argues Joe Califano overreaches as HEW secretary amid calls for government limits on research and welfare programs. He cites Eric Hoffer in People magazine and warns big government distributes power too broadly, threatening individual liberty. Washington Star Syndicate
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Compulsory Medicine and Individual Rights in Iowa
Letter argues Iowa's vaccination law compels school attendance and criticizes government overreach. It warns of potential future mandates such as blood donation or organ procurement and contrasts abortion with perceived state control. The writer urges readers to write to their state officials.
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Readers oppose compulsory immunization law and fuel taxes
A letter criticizes Iowa immunization requirements arguing they infringe parental rights and lack a conscience clause. The writer compares it to blackmail and cites concerns over school attendance for a daughter and legal rights. The letter also questions President Carter's fuel tax policy and urges permanent energy solutions rather than higher gas prices.
Isn t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
A humorous political quotation argues that bureaucrats are indifferent to the president, immune to firing, retirement, or pay cuts, and notes that presidents often increase their numbers. The line underscores bureaucratic power in government.
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Carter credibility slips in Marston firing controversy
Washington columnist argues Carter pressured Attorney General Bell to fire U S Attorney David Marston amid a probe involving Pennsylvania congressmen. The piece contends the sequence shows presidential interference and a deliberate half truth intended to mislead reporters and the public. It questions why Carter involved himself and who knew of Eilberg's investigation.
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