Casey ruling signals mixed abortion verdict but hopeful middle ground
The Supreme Court's Casey decision keeps Roe in place in principle but allows state restrictions and imposes an undue burden test. It upholds informed consent and waiting period rules while striking down the husband notice requirement, provoking strong reactions from both sides as the nation eyes a possible shift toward compromise.
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Casey
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Operation Rescue
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James Bopp Jr
National Right To Life
Leap second added as clocks realign with atomic time
Scientists adjust timekeeping by adding a leap second to 1992, aligning civil time with cesium-based atomic time. The leap second will occur at 6:59:59 CDT, ensuring midnight aligns with the day’s orbital and rotational irregularities.
Taxpayers and Miners Clash Over Stillwater mineral land
Opinion argues for Mining Law reform after detailing Stillwater Mining Co. prospects near Nye Montana. It notes 120-year-old claim values, proposed royalties, and the economic impact of Stillwater with 380 employees, $37 million annual payroll, and $5 million in local grants while questioning the fairness of ultra-low land prices.
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Nye
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Absarokee
Fishtail
Beartooth Mountains
Manville
Stillwater Mining Co
U.S. Forest Service
Fager
Public payrolls spark tax pain and calls for reform
A Gazette critique argues public employee raises far outpace inflation and burden taxpayers. It cites state and local wage data, arbitration under collective bargaining, and a proposed review of laws. The author references payrolls and ALEC sources to urge taxpayer input and reforms.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
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American Legislative Exchange Council
States and Nation
Wall Street Journal
Detroit News
Pittsburgh Business Times
Rocky Mountain News
Birmingham News
Evolution of GOP fuels Iowa grass roots coalition
Ken Sullivan notes the rain bow coalition of Christians forms the new Republican party Republ icans in Iowa. The 1992 GOP emerged from diverse Iowa voices and resists old power brokers. The writer, Mark Boddicker, urges unity, faith and governance by the people while contrasting with Democrat rigidity.
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Ken Sullivan
Rainbow Coalition of Christians
Iowa
Khen
Democrat State
Mark Boddicker
Walker
Movement endures says Talbot clarifies church future
Nathan Talbot, new president of the Christian Science Church in Boston, rebutted an AP misimpression that the movement may be lost. He affirmed the church’s future, stressing spiritual healing as core and the commitment of its members. Walter D. Jones Des Moines.
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Boston
Nathan Talbot
Talbot
Walter D. Jones
Des Moines
Trail spending on Linn County bicycle trail sparks tax concerns
Ken Neal of Mount Vernon criticizes Linn County Conservation Department proposed Interurban Trail funding and Cedar Valley Nature Trail costs. He argues high-income cyclists should pay for recreation through user fees rather than taxpayers. He notes annual passes could rise to ten dollars and daily passes to two dollars.
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Conservation Department
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Linn County
Ken Neal
Mount Vernon
Editorial praise and critique of gun control stance
The November First Coalition commends The Gazette for balanced gun violence coverage and June 20 endorsement of sensible controls. It rebuts the NRA defenders label, urges Iowa followers to counter NRA opposition, and highlights Handgun Control Inc. and moderate groups as conduits for action. Catherine Rymph and others sign off.
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Gazette
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November First Coalition
Handgun Control Inc
Catherine Rymph
Molly Burgess Smith
Dennis Smith
Anne Spencer
Iowa City
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Center For Reproductive Law
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Universal Press Syndicate
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