Brady decision sparks mixed reaction from gun policy groups
The Supreme Court ruled one provision of the Brady Law cannot be enforced, drawing praise from pro gun groups and concerns from law enforcement about unfunded mandates. The piece notes past gun murder trends and asks agencies to consider continuing background checks if possible.
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Supreme Court
Iowa
Larry Pratt
Gun Owners of America
Associated Press
Justice Department
Tine
New Iowa Jury System Aims to Ease Duty Burden
A new computerized jury selection process in Iowa reduces exposure time by serving jurors for one day or one trial. After one day or one trial, names are excluded for two years, replacing the previous two month pool. Linn County adopts the change, Scott County already uses it and praise comes from court officials and jurors.
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Nyone
Iowa
Linn County
Scott County
Linn
Sharon Modracek
The
Gazette
Modracek
Hong Kong May Change China More Than China Changes It
The piece argues Hong Kong’s transition from British rule to Chinese sovereignty signals a broader shift toward freedom and the rule of law. It cites Thatcher and Reagan optimism that economic liberty in Hong Kong could spark wider Chinese reform, with Hong Kong as a beacon in a changing Asia.
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Hong Kong
China
Washington
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher
Beijing
Ae Ong Kong S.A.R
Marx
Lenin
Mao
Russia
Ronald Reagan
Sen
Mitch McConnell
R-Ky
People’s Republic of China
United States
United States of America
Focus Group Reflections On Cedar Rapids Waste Policy
Esther M. Strother recalls Aug 24 1995 Bluestem Solid Waste Agency focus group led by Foth Van Dyke and others. She discusses rating waste reduction methods including landfill as a criterion, DN R approval limits, and the push for a 50 percent waste reduction by 2000 with Legislative changes needed. She notes Bluestem profitability, recycling mandates, and past landfill choices in Scott County and Cedar Rapids.
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Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Foth & van Dyke
Department of Natural Resources
Cedar Rapids
Highway 13
Congress urged to protect minimum wage for workfare workers
The piece urges citizens to contact Congress to oppose allowing states to pay less than the minimum wage to welfare recipients in workfare programs. It frames the issue as economic and moral, calling for equal protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act and urging action against such legislation.
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Congress
House
Ways and Means
Land Use Debate Over Prime Farm Land as Trash Dump
A retired farmer and landowner urges Linn County supervisors to rethink excluding good farmland from landfill use. He argues fairness for all land types and asks the land be returned to original use after site studies and relocation projects.
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Linn County
Cedar River
Johnson County
Gazette Welcomes Letters From Readers For Opinions
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns and notes many cannot be printed. All material may be edited and will not be returned. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. Anonymous submissions are not allowed.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Pittsburghese and language quirks in everyday usage
A reader notes regional phrasing differences with examples from Pittsburgh and beyond. Highlights include fixed versus fixed usage, pronunciation quirks, and common verb vs noun mishaps such as effect and affect.
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Gordon
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