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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 2010
Page
4
The Gazette argues that expanding gambling in Iowa will not solve the budget crisis. It notes a proposed package allowing casino tournaments and taxes or fees but warns the focus should be on genuine government reform and spending reduction rather than further gambling revenue.
Eric Money from Marion argues the Senate bill was rushed with payoffs to gain votes and cites the Citizens United ruling as expanding corporate power. He warns democracy is being eroded by corporate influence and predicts dire political change, urging readers to question and vote wisely.
The decision overturns federal limits on corporate political spending and displaces prior rulings from 1990 and 2003. It argues free speech equates to spending power for corporations and individuals, raising concerns about We the People facing greater corporate influence. The piece cites move to action from MovetoAmend and ILWP and notes public reaction in Iowa commentary by Judith Pedersen Benn and Carol Sheerling.
A columnist vents about Massachusetts politics and national trends noting anger as a campaign driver. He mocks health care fights, party polarization, and elitism, then recalls a Milwaukee airport sign proclaiming recombobulation as a call to self control and order.
Jennifer Hemmingsen reports on the Free the Medical Clinic Scrabble tournament organized by Iowa City Free Medical Clinic co director Sandy Pickup and Dick Parrott. Jeff Charis Carlson challenges readers to join as a charity event runs 1 to 5 30 p m at Old Brick Iowa City with door registration and donation pledges online.
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