Iowa Move to Limit TouchPlay Slots Faces Court Scrutiny
Editorial urges Gov. Vilsack to sign legislation banning TouchPlay video lottery machines from supermarkets and other venues to curb minor access and regulate gambling. It notes 6,000 active machines with 4,500 on order, $130 million invested, and potential lawsuits as the measure moves toward legal battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elcome
Vilsack
India
Iowa
House
Senate
Iowa Lottery
Tery
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Legislature
War anniversary doubts about Iraq invasion outcomes
Analysts reflect on the three year mark since the 2003 invasion, noting Iraq’s civil conflict, regional tensions, and concerns about democracy. Former presidents Bush and Scowcroft predicted escalation risks and long term occupation, while Israel Palestine issues shape regional anger and U.S. focus on terrorism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raq
Israel
Al-Qaida
U.S
Iraq
Middle East
Bush
George Bush
Brent Scowcroft
Scowcroft
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Gulf
Kuwait
George W. Bush
Wall Street Journal
United States
Court strikes down sex offender law over teen oral sex
The California Supreme Court ruled a 1947 law requiring registration for adults who had consensual oral sex with 16 or 17 year olds unconstitutional, noting harsher penalties for other acts. The piece links rising teen sexual activity to parental anxiety and media coverage, with related cases cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meghan Daum
Los Angeles
Oprah
Atlantic Monthly
Caitlin Flanagan
Revlon
National Center For Health Statistics
California
Georgia
Genarlow Wilson
Wilson
Red Cross Governance Reforms Highlighted by Senate Inquiry
An editorial notes longstanding Red Cross governance flaws from 1997 and 2001, including a territorial board culture and bureaucratic excess. It cites Grassley disclosures, an internal audit, and calls for improved management while praising Katrina relief efforts and the organization’s volunteer backbone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Elizabeth Dole
The
American Red Cross
Bernadine Healy
Red Cross
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Senate Finance Committee
Grassley
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
TouchPlay
Rexbadin
Vari Leubsdorf
Dallas Morning News
Blowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!