Free speech vs campaign finance tests in Supreme Court and House
The piece argues free speech should not be trumped by effort to reform campaign finance. It notes Wisconsin Right to Life challenges McCain Feingold over 60 day ads and previews a new House bill extending disclosure to Astroturf campaigns while critics warn of burdens on citizens and potential corporate and union exemptions.
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U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. House of Representatives
High Court
McCain-Feingold
Wisconsin Right-to- Life Inc
Russ Feingold
U.S. District Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
House
Congress
Free State
America
NRA
Teddy Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Buffalo Bill
Joan Burbick
Linn County Auditor candidate highlights service motive
A volunteer notes Linn County offices need steady leadership to serve Iowans. He argues the SILO tax funds are essential for Cedar Rapids schools and future student success, urging support to modernize technology and protect educational foundations.
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Cedar Rapids
Scott Hauser
Outrage on Gun Violence and Call for Reform
The piece argues gun violence eclipses other social issues and criticizes the gun lobby. It cites Philadelphia’s 406 murders last year as a stark figure and urges a nationwide crusade to curb gun access and influence, contrasting with attention to other public health debates.
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Philadelphia
Wec Bick Pennny
Gap
PETA
America
City Council Ends Helicopter Program
The January Gazette reports the C R council ends its police helicopter program amid budget cutbacks while Wells Fargo Bank on 42nd Street NE is held up but quickly resolved after a police chopper spots the robber. The edition also notes a new city manager plans a six times yearly arts newsletter to 63 000 homes, alongside existing billings.
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C.R. Council
Wells Fargo Bank
42Nd Street
Tom Podzimek
Dean Warner
Cedar Rapids
Abolins Seeks Linn County Auditor Post
Dan Abolins built a career serving citizens and is urged as suited for Linn County auditor. The office under Linda Langenberg is noted for evenhanded efficiency, with Abolins bringing experience from the Marine Corps to public service and a tie to Cedar Rapids after studying at the University of Iowa.
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Dan Abolins
Linn County
Abolins
Linda Langenberg
Marine Corps
Abelins
Iraq
San Diego
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Independent candidate promotes SILO tax for Linn County schools
The piece argues for Pat Ehler as an Independent auditor candidate and advocates approving the one percent SILO school infrastructure tax on February 13. It cites technology needs in Springville and other Linn County districts, noting aging computers, heating, and security upgrades as reasons to fund via SILO, aiming to reduce property taxes.
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Linn County
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
California
Springville
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Linn County Auditor
William Dahlsten
Karen Heller
Philadelphi
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Bill Earley
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