Troubling response to high court ruling in Iowa case
The Gazette editorial criticizes Governor Branstad for commuting 38 juvenile murder sentences to 60 years rather than allowing individualized sentencing as required by Miller v Alabama. It argues Supreme Court precedents demand judge or jury consideration of mitigating factors and warns against executive overreach undermining the courts. The piece affirms faith in Iowa’s judiciary to apply the ruling properly.
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Medicaid deal could aid Iowa, but wary of federal funds
Letter writers discuss expanding Medicaid in Iowa, arguing it could save about 50 million yearly regardless of source, while voicing distrust of federal promises and backing Governor Branstad. A second reader condemns prostitution, describing coercion, trafficking, and abuse behind the trade and urging protection for victims.
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Parking ban on 19th St NE between C Ave and E Ave
Citizens urge city to prohibit street parking on 19th Street NE from C Avenue to E Avenue citing narrow road and winter hazards at the D Avenue intersection. They advocate sidewalk construction to ease traffic and safety concerns for cars and pedestrians.
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Peregrine Tragedy Spurs Calls for Financial Regulation
Wallace Hettle of Cedar Falls argues the Peregrine Financial Group collapse shows a need for stronger oversight. He recalls 2008 Wall Street crises and counters Mitt Romney’s stance on regulation, stressing job losses and lessons learned.
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Online sales tax to fix state budgets faces GOP opposition
A State Budget Crisis Task Force led by Paul Volcker and Richard Ravitch argues online sales taxes could bring in about 23 billion dollars for states. Conservatives in Washington opposed taxing online merchants, but Republican governors now back the move to level the field with brick and mortar shops. The shift aims to bolster local revenue, fund services, and support local economies while ending tax breaks that favor online shopping.
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Plenty of reasons to hire veterans
Jerold A. Ramos Sr. of Allied Barton Security Services urges HR leaders to hire veterans citing battle-tested experience, trainability, adaptability, leadership, dependability, and strong background checks. He notes tax credits and partnerships with military groups as cost-saving benefits for employers.
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