Editorial questions city buyouts of post flood Parkview Terrace homes
The Gazette argues against using taxpayer funds to buy flood post buyers in Iowa City's Parkview Terrace. It says post flood purchases funded by the city would send a bad message to residents and risk public trust while budget cuts loom. It notes the city already owns many homes and supports long term purchases but warns against rewarding risky behavior. The piece urges trimming the five year 500000 buyout earmark as part of capital budget talks.
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Residents debate red light cameras and taxation ethics
Readers urge using traffic camera revenue for charity and criticize political rhetoric. Letters criticize safety claims, discuss life support ethics, and condemn misused terms like blood libel amid remarks on Palin and Gif ford.
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Unicef
United Way
Congressional Budget Office Seen As Final Word On Legislation
The Congressional Budget Office is described as usually the final word on evaluating a bill’s cost or savings. It emphasizes CBO staff expertise and seriousness, noting its role in accuracy and fiscal analysis.
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Republicans push repeal as health care reforms move forward
The piece describes House Republicans delaying action to repeal the 2010 health care law while arguing the Congress should debate the law’s facts. CBO Director Elmendorf warns repeal would raise deficits by about 145 billion and reduce health coverage by 32 million by 2019.
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Branstad Reverses Felon Voting Rights in Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad issued an executive order ending the automatic restoration of voting rights for felons in Iowa, requiring applicants to meet conditions and pay debts after serving sentences. The move contrasts with Gov. Tom Vilsack's prior automatic restoration and sparks partisan debate over voting access and civic responsibility.
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