FCC proposes record robocall fines and new rules
The FCC seeks a 120 million dollar penalty against a Miami man for a 2016 vacation scam and 2.88 million against a New Mexico robocall firm for cell phone pitches without consent. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai pledges further actions as telemarketers flood networks with billions of calls monthly.
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Pedestrian safety rules target panhandling crowd
A July Gazette letter criticizes panhandling near Blairs Ferry Road, arguing beggars depend on handouts and that donations enable dependency. It blasts the Republican health care plan, urging Iowa senators Grassley and Ernst to oppose it, citing Medicaid cuts and broad public opposition.
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Don Jr. Russia meeting sparks mixed reaction across parties
David Harsanyi notes the meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer linked to the Kremlin drew sharp partisan and legal debate. He cautions against equating the episode with treason while highlighting the Senate's 97 2 rebuke on Russia sanctions and the broader questions about campaign contacts with foreigners.
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Iowa budgets hinge on tax reform and priority based budgeting
John Hendrickson argues Iowa must adopt priority based budgeting and tax reform to close a revenue gap. He cites North Carolina's 2011 2012 reforms and Washington state savings as models, urging controlled spending, enduring tax cuts, and accountable government to spur growth and preserve core services.
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