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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2017
Page
1
Mitchell Schmidt reports from Des Moines on House File 295 a wage bill that would challenge local governments power over minimum wage decisions as lawmakers weigh central authority versus a Wild West approach. Public hearing drew dozens as the measure nears possible floor debate in the House.
A Des Moines roundup reports the Senate approving a measure to further protect landowners from lawsuits by trespassers, detailing the progress and potential impact on property owners and legal exposure.
In Des Moines a public hearing on House File 516, the voter ID bill, drew sharp calls that it will protect election integrity or disenfranchise thousands including Latinos, African Americans and transgender Iowans. Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is adamant no voter would be disenfranchised.
The Iowa City surplus warehouse hosts a public sale from 9 a.m. to noon on March 25 in the Hawkeye Room. Items move from university departments to public buyers, with proceeds supporting originating departments. US surplus revenue rose to 835,499 in 2016 from 597,640 in 2015.
The White House unveiled a temporary travel ban targeting six Muslim majority countries and refugees, aiming to strengthen immigration controls. Jeff Sessions, Rex Tillerson, and John Kelly defended the order as necessary to protect national security while critics warned of ongoing legal challenges and broader restrictions on asylum.
Aides push back as President Trump’s wiretap assertion faces scrutiny while the 4A GOP releases an Obamacare replacement bill and a 4A ban. Page 7A coverage outlines partisan responses and legislative steps.
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