Atheist jailed over Iowa campaign finance law case
Iowa’s only jail term for violating disclosure rules returns to the news as Carter, an atheist, defends his prison sentence and argues religious bias in political process. He contends authorities overstepped by concealing contributor lists for his 1987 Des Moines City Council bid while shaped by claims of harassment against nonbelievers. He cites pressure from President Bush era rhetoric and laments limited civil rights for atheists.
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Harkin Pullout Spurs Questions on Democratic Future
The article examines the impact of Tom Harkin’s exit on the race between front runners Clinton and Tsongas and the party’s shift toward the center. Iowa figures debate whether Harkin’s run signals a weakening of liberal influence and how labor support figures into the party’s strategy while Grassley lauds his efforts.
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Doctors face FTC probe of Linn group competition
Langfield argues IPAs can risk medical competition while describing Eastern Iowa Health Care as voluntary nonexclusive with no set fees. He notes partnerships like U.S. Lifecare include financial risk. Yakoubian says the FTC inquiry could last up to two years.
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Atheist Activist Eyes Currency Law Fight in Cedar Rapids
Federal authorities will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Cedar Rapids with atheist Larry H. Carter to discuss the federal ban on currency mutilation. Carter says he may turn the meeting into a media event to press his view that references to God on money are improper. He notes no intent to deface currency and recalls a 1983 Des Moines decision to drop action, while a U.S. Secret Service spokesman confirms an investigation into currency violations in the area.
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