Veto duty affirmed in Iowa Legislature
Iowa lawmakers must reassess vetoed bills. An attorney general opinion, echoed by State Sen. Redmond, clarifies that the originating house must reconsider vetoes. The constitution requires a two thirds vote after reconsideration for bills to become law, and “shall” means must not may.
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Sen
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Cedar Rapids
Senate
George Kinley
D-Des Moines
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LEAA survives Carter era aid with conditions on police outlays
The LEAA keeps federal funding at about 640 million annually but loses dollars for police salaries helmets and other gear. The White House requires focusing on proven crime control projects like communications ID networks and community task forces while sustaining overall support.
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Jimmy Carter
White House
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Toss Andrew Young From Ambassadorship Over Escalating Fallout
The editorial urges President Carter to dismiss Ambassador Andrew Young citing his alleged irresponsible public remarks on political prisoners and the Shcharansky trial. It accuses Young of grandstanding, insulting allies, and lacking diplomatic restraint, arguing his tenure has become a broader embarrassment to the administration.
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Moscow
Anatoly Shcharansky
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Shcharansky
CIA
Vance
Europe
Mr. Young
le Matin
Soviet Union
United Nations
South Africa
Vorster
John Singlaub
Cool the hallelujahs tax revolt echoes and doubts
Richard O. Shirk critiques the 1978 tax revolt fever. He notes national media hype from Time and Newsweek, mixed public support for Jarvis and California leaders, and the paradox of a discriminatory property tax seen as a judgment tax that largely spares financial investments while hitting real estate.
ERA extension would violate time norms in Congress
The letter argues against granting an extension to the ERA noting seven years of consideration already. it cites 6,000 amendments proposed with only 16 ratified since the Bill of Rights and none taking more than four years, predicting March will end seven years of ERA debate.
Editor letter urges ERA termination over extension
Sheryl Muller of Cresco argues that the ERA deadline set by Congress on March 22, 1972, should not be extended beyond March 22, 1979. She urges letters to four Congressmen and notes House Joint Resolution 638 is before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Editorial Letter Wades Through Taxes and Politics
Readers press for open debate as columnist Richard O Shirk analyzes taxation and economic policy. He critiques income and sales taxes, inflation, and government spending while weighing political loyalty and leadership under Carter. The piece cites California tax reform and modern fiscal pressures.
Too many too young to retire Byron Graff
The article discusses rising early departure from work among Americans aged 40 to 60, driven by layoffs and obsolete skills. It argues the real issue is lack of demand for older workers and urges proactive retirement planning and corporate programs to keep them productive.
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Montana
Athens lawmakers faced swift penalties for new laws
Carl Riblet Jr notes ancient Athens limited new laws with harsh responses. He suggests 1978 American legislatures could adopt a similar restraint, as only three laws were proposed in Athens at that period.
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Carl Riblet Jr
Ancient
Greece
Christ
Athens
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