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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 2016
Page
5
The Gazette urges lawmakers to raise Iowa's minimum wage and adopt automatic periodic increases after a decade of inaction. Linn Johnson Polk counties push for $8.25 to $10.10 while Des Moines polling shows broad support for at least $9.0 or higher. Local leaders pressure state legislators to act.
A reader letter accuses Senator Grassley of evading the killer’s intended targeting of the LGBTQ community and questions his stance on rights and marriage. The author harshly criticizes Clinton and Trump, urges wiser presidential choices, and appeals to the Republican National Committee for a stronger candidate.
A letter from Eugene Spaziani of Iowa City argues that superdelegates hold a vital role to preserve party stability and avert a Trump-like outcome. He contends parties are not democracies and must safeguard their chances with experienced elected officials guiding strategy.
Dallas Morning News columnist Mike Hashimoto critiques using no-fly and terror watch lists to bar gun sales. He notes secrecy, unclear standards, and due process concerns as political leaders push gun restrictions following mass shootings.
The article reports on a revived PUMA influence in Linn County Iowa politics as delegates fund travel to the national convention while accusations of corruption and a biased nomination persist. It notes similar actions in Black Hawk and Dubuque counties and quotes delegates promising continued fights.
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