Federal gaps in nuclear waste shipment rules urge action
The piece argues NRC rules do not cover interstate shipments of nuclear waste and lack data on cargoes. Iowa DEQ seeks a nationwide, uniform system. hearings in Des Moines consider permits or notification for trucks carrying radioactive waste and traffic restrictions. Federal coordination is urged to prevent uneven burdens.
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Solid Waste Disposal Commission
Job bias persists on Capitol Hill after Davis v Passman ruling
The Supreme Court ruling opens Congress and its divisions to employment bias lawsuits under the Fifth Amendment. The speech or debate clause shields lawmakers from suits for official actions, potentially covering staffing decisions. Justice views vary as justices weigh extending the shield to Capitol Hill hires, while critics urge Congress to renounce the practice to preserve credibility.
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Davis Vs. Passman
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Saudis Question U S Role in Middle East Policy
In Riyadh Crown Prince Fahd argues Saudi policy is guided by self interest as Palestinians threaten regional stability. He notes Camp David's failure to secure 242 and warns the United States must push Israel toward 1967 borders and Palestinian rights while maintaining ties with the U S. The Saudis seek American cooperation and arms but resent perceived U S reliance.
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Fahd
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Lebanon
Jordan
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Persian Gulf
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Israel
Begin
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Carter
Washington
Sadat
Egypt
Capital punishment in Florida under scrutiny of morals
Florida Governor Graham signed warrants for two executions, aiming to rush capital punishment. The piece argues executions are brutal, error-prone, and fail as a deterrent, citing John Spenkelink and Charles Profitt along with questions of justice, innocence, and value of life.
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New York
Robert Graham
Florida
John Speakelink
Graham
South
Texas
Georgia
Leo Alford
Burger Court
John Spinkelink
Former Iowa official warns against Northern Pipe Line project
Maurice Van Nostrand writes to Mike Blouin accusing political forces of backing the Minnesota refinery system and urging scrutiny of the Northern Pipe Line. He notes the Commerce Commission staff backed construction with eminent domain limits but found no public benefit or common carrier commitment, highlighting Koch Industries as the beneficiary. Van Nostrand urges considering alternative supply routes.
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Iowa Commerce Commission
Maurice van Nostrand
Mike Blouin
Minnesota
Northern
Commission
Koch Industries
Iowa energy policy fuels heated debate over pipelines
A reader decries Gov. Ray and Maurice Van Nostrand for backing a nine county pipeline that would cross Iowa water resources. The letter accuses officials of secrecy and of selling Iowa down the tube to favor Koch’s eminent domain power amid looming federal decisions on pipeline proposals. The piece questions energy independence and the impact on the Wapsinonoc and Mississippi crossings.
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van Nostrand
Iowa
Midwest
Hex Ac
Call for hard surfaced road on Fairfax gravel
Residents of Wieneke's First Addition urge Linn County to pave the Fairfax gravel road Y linking Highways 30 and 149. They cite increasing dust, ruts, heavy truck traffic, and safety concerns for asthmatic children and families seeking clean air and better mobility.
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Fairfax
Linn County Road
Edgewood Road
Highway 149
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