New Iowa Senate leaders inherit Dix fallout and calls for reform
The Gazette notes Republicans chose two experienced senators as leaders after Bill Dix resigned amid sex harassment fallout. Incoming Majority Leader Jack Whitter and Senate President Charles Schneider face trust repair, anti harassment updates, and a push for workplace professionalism.
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Ankeny
Charles Schneider
West Des Moines
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Towans
Mary Kramer
Kramer
Anderson
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Schneider
Jowans
Thegazette.com
Patriot citizen calls for gun liability and political reform
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for mandatory gun ownership liability insurance and responsible policy changes. The letter criticizes politicians and discusses patriotism, gun safety, and accountability amid national debate.
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Jerry Bertelson
Cedar Rapids
The seen and unseen
Williams argues tariffs create visible gains for producers but hidden costs for users. He cites steel aluminum tariffs and sugar protections to show narrow large benefits versus widespread small costs and political incentives.
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U.S
Deere & Co
Peterson Institute For International Economics
Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition
George W. Bush
Steel and Aluminum Industries
Congress
Government Accountability Office
Trump labeled stage two president in opinion column
Steve Corbin argues that Donald Trump remains a stage two consciously incompetent leader. He cites behavioral learning stages and criticizes Trump actions toward justice, government, and various groups, asserting ongoing poor presidential conduct and predicting a continued failure.
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James Buchanan
American Political Science Association
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Sam Nunberg
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CLA
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Fisa Court
National Security Council
NAFTA
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