Iowa lawmakers weigh No. 2 redistricting plan in June session
The non partisan Legislative Service Bureau produced Plan No. 2 aimed at one person one vote and fewer township issues. It keeps Cedar Rapids in the 2nd District and places six incumbents in separate districts while sparing some GOP strongholds. Critics warn four more incumbents may end up in the same district and challenge remains over party math and ethnocentric objections. The plan faces a special session June 24 with a call to approve or risk another remapping effort.
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Quieting Cedar Rapids Noise: Enforcement Key to New Ordinance
Cedar Rapids faced a weak earlier noise rule struck down as vague. A citizens committee guides a new ordinance focusing on enforceability, on-site measuring, and public health roles, while citizen reporting supports effective abatement and durable, audible results.
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Reconciling the budget reshapes power in Congress
In a sweeping shift, the 1981 budget reconciliation tightens control over federal programs. Schick predicts unprecedented scope and potential changes to legislative power, with House and Senate budget committees policing other panels and boosting presidential influence.
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World opinion falters as Israel attacks Iraqi reactor
The piece argues the Israeli raid on Iraq’s nuclear reactor marks a turning point, eroding faith in world opinion toward Israel. It cites American doubt over Iraq’s threat, warns of broader instability, and notes congressional reactions and broader policy tensions in Washington.
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Federal pension system faces growing insolvency, experts warn
Washington reports the U.S. federal pension programs for military and civil service employees are under funded by about 416 billion dollars, with taxpayers subsidizing much of the growth. Benefits rise with high cost of living, and funding lags private plans. Lawmakers fear to act as retirees and workers lobby heavily.
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