Global FOIA progress highlighted as U S lags in transparency
Guest editorial notes that from 2005 to present, 45 countries adopted FOIA laws bringing total to 103 nations led by Mozambique. It cites stronger laws in China India Ethiopia Mexico and others while U S ratings lag behind. Calls for adopting best global practices to strengthen public records laws.
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U.S
Mozambique
Russia
China
Uganda
Tunisia
Afghanistan
Rwanda
South Korea
Ico
India
Ethiopia
Europe
Centre For Law and Democracy
Kyrgyzstan
Mexico
Legislators urged to block 7 year old gun handling
A writer argues against allowing a seven year old to handle any gun citing an instructor's accidental death during supervised training. The letter stresses weapons require care and adult understanding, accusing some parents and lawmakers of misunderstanding.
Letter critique of Grassley and traffic camera funding in Iowa
The writer condemns Senator Grassley for a perceived misstep and defends a nonpartisan Iowa stance while criticizing traffic cameras. The letter urges wiser civic leadership and questions the impact of public scrutiny on U.S. credibility abroad amid comments on speeding fines and camera revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Sen. Grassley
Washington
Iowa
Carol Samuelson
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Ferguson shooting revives sharp partisan rhetoric
Mary Sanchez argues the Ferguson shootings expose deeper issues of policing and race. She notes national outrage on both sides, condemns violence against officers, and urges ending revenue-driven policing while rebuilding mutual respect between police and communities.
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America
Darren Wilson
Michael Brown
Grand Jury
DOJ
Ferguson
Brown
Limbaugh
Holder
Obama
Payday loan reform urged in Iowa House action
Matthew Covington argues for bi partisan payday loan reform to cap interest at 36 percent APR and set realistic, installment based repayment. He notes high fees, repeat borrowing, and broad support from communities and polls. He calls on Speaker Kraig Paulsen and lawmakers to pass original HSB 138 reforms.
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Iowa
House
HSB 138
CCI Action Fund
Family Leader
Iowa Catholic Conference
House Commerce Subcommittee
Lake Research Partners
Chesapeake Beach Consulting
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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David Cuillier
Freedom of Information
Society of Professional Journalists
University of Arizona School of Journalism
Cuillier
Arizona
Signe Wilkinson
Post Writers Group
Postwritersgroup
Sen
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Barack Obama
Mary Sanchez
Eric Holder
al Sharpton
Justice Department
United States of America
Fox News
Andrea Tantaros
Lou Dobbs
Tribune New Service
Msanchez
Kcstar.com
Matthew Covington
Iowa CCI Action Fund
Matthew
Iowacci
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