Compromise edges toward open records enforcement board
The Gazette urges a public information board to enforce Iowa open records and meetings laws. Senate Bill 430 would create a board to handle complaints and educate the public, with support across parties. Governing debates include placement within existing agencies and limits on preliminary drafts.
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Iowa
Branstad
Senate
House
Iowa Public Information Board
Information Board
Campaign Ethics and Financial Disclosure Board
Attorney General
Public Information Board
Citizen Aide Ombudsman
Iowa Broadcasters and Newspaper Associations
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Iowa League of Cities
Iowa State Association of Counties
Iowa Association of School Boards
Political Letters on Communism and Same-Sex Marriage
Readers condemn Republican and corporate ties to China and call out wage stagnation. The letters discuss patriotism, patent secrecy, and tax policy, then shift to support for marriage equality and civil rights for loving couples. Judith Antill urges acceptance and criticizes fear of same-sex relationships.
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Republican Party
U.S
China
America
Cynthia Malone
Bob Vander Plaats
Rosa Parks
Judith Antill
Coralville
Romney and Gingrich urged to reset national debate
A reader argues that conservatives need a strong salesman to present diverse principles and cites Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney as potential figures. The letter touts Romneys experience in health care policy and leadership, while criticizing Gymms personal baggage and noting religious concerns.
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Newt Gingrich
Mitt Romney
Obama
Gingrich
Mitt
Romney
Massachusetts
Libya mission viewed as sideshow to Middle East change
The piece argues Libya distracts from core Arab democracy states, questions Obama’s shift to intervene, and warns of a potential open-ended stalemate as no-fly zones extend without removing Gadhafi. It cites Samantha Power, Susan Rice, and Hillary Clinton as influence and notes media coverage fueled action.
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Libya
Middle East
Egypt
Bahrain
Iran
Yemen
al-Qaida
Washington
National Security Council
Samantha Power
U.S
Bosnia
Rwanda
U.N
Susan Rice
Darfur
Power
Rice
Hillary Clinton
Muammar Gaddafi
Benghazi
Obama
CNN
al- Jazeera
Facebook
Mideast
Hosni Mubarak
Gaddafi
Arab League
Gadhafi
NATO
Pentagon
Efficiency vs. effectiveness in state budget cuts at DHS
The Gazette editorial board met with DHS Director Charles Palmer to discuss planned layoffs, wage pressures, and office closures. Officials note staff reductions from 5700 to 5000, rising caseloads, and that efficiency alone harms service quality, urging attention to effectiveness and adequate resources.
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Gazette
State Department of Human Services
Charles Palmer
Palmer
DHS
Roger Munns
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