Reynolds Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Private School Scholarship Contract
The Gazette argues the Republican led Iowa legislature and Reynolds administration lacked transparency in modifying a private school scholarship contract with Odyssey. Auditor Rob Sand found amendments could nearly double costs by 2027, raising questions about oversight, bidding, and public accounting practices in the program.
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Cedar County Democrats Chair Publishes Support for New Standard Bearer
Larry Hodgden, chair of the Cedar County Democrats in Tipton, praises Joe Biden for stepping aside as Democratic nominee and urges the party to rally behind a new standard-bearer. He commends Biden’s 50 years of public service and legislation, and calls the party to defend democracy over personality.
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Cheatle resignation highlights DHS failures and security gaps
Detroit News columnist Kaitlyn Buss notes Kimberly Cheatle's forced exit after a controversial congressional hearing on the July 13 Trump assassination attempt. The column argues Mayorkas bears blame for border weakness and a broader DHS mismanagement, citing a lack of transparency and unanswered questions about Secret Service decisions and surveillance gaps.
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Kaitlyn Buss
Detroit News
South Sudan Olympic Dreams Highlight War Racked Nation
Guest columnist William Lambers notes South Sudan earned a Paris Olympic bid for men’s basketball amid war and famine. The piece cites a near upset of the U.S. in London, urges aid through WFP and partners, and calls for Congress to fund global food relief to support a nation rebuilding post independence.
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