Streamlining Iowa election schedules to cut costs
The Gazette urges lawmakers to consolidate the rising number of special elections in Iowa, arguing multiple elections strain taxpayers and voter fatigue. Secretary of State Mauro backs setting fixed dates or piggybacking on regular elections to save millions while preserving essential vacancies and turnout.
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Linn
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Lady Bird Johnson’s campaign for beauty on the highways
The 1965 Highway Beautification Act pushed by Lyndon Johnson with Lady Bird limited highway billboards and inspired state limits. The piece notes ongoing battles, new threats from cell towers, and praise for Lady Bird’s preservation of wildflowers and bird habitats along roadsides.
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Ethics and Copyright Abuse On Google Video and YouTube
A National Legal and Policy Center probe finds extensive pirated material on Google Video and YouTube with millions of views. It cites a Viacom suit alleging 150000 unauthorized clips and notes 2006 to 2007 releases appearing online.
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Google
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The
Google Video and YouTube faces copyright scrutiny
A critical analysis argues Google Video hosts full movies and shows with many items posted months without adequate policing. It cites enforcement gaps, DMCA defenses, and the Enron documentary case as evidence that infringement persists despite takedown efforts.
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