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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 2013

Page

6

Editorial: DNA collection bill overreaches core safeguards

The Gazette criticizes a state Senate bill expanding mandatory DNA sampling to aggravated misdemeanors like assault theft and repeat DUI. The editorial argues it risks privacy, strains lab capacity, and could affect juveniles, urging judge discretion in specific plea contexts.

DNA sampling bill faces changes amid Iowa debate

Iowa lawmakers debate expanding DNA sampling to aggravated misdemeanor convictions. The House passed a bill last March. the Senate offered exemptions for gambling waste and ag offenses, plus juveniles and deferred judgments. If approved, the measure goes to Governor Branstad ahead of potential policy shifts.

Iowa Senate House Terry Branstad

Calls for Cedar Rapids to switch to a responsible city government

A letter argues Cedar Rapids should return to a commission form to improve accountability amid accusations of lavish downtown spending and silenced council meetings. It urges tax relief and structural reform to avoid bankruptcy.

Cedar Rapids U.S Ronald Boyer

Prude or prudent Plan B debate sparks policy clash

Column argues against lifting Plan B age limits for teens, contending 15 year olds need parental oversight despite safety claims. Author contrasts government and parental authority, noting medical use and abortion concerns while urging policies that involve families.

Justice Department Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards Obama

Editorial Contact Details for Sourcemedia Update

The message provides a mailing address Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 for Sourcemedia editorial inquiries. It lists a phone contact 319 398 8262 and an email address jeff tecklenburg sourcemedia net for questions.

Editorial Sourcemedia.net Cedar Rapids Jeff.tecklenburg

Iowa Supreme Court expands birth certificate rights for same sex couple

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled 6-0 that the Department of Public Health must list both spouses on a daughter's birth certificate, citing equal protection under the Iowa Constitution. The decision builds on the 2009 Varnum ruling, with two new justices concurring and one not participating.

Iowa Supreme Court Iowa Department of Public Health Supreme Court Iowa Varnum David Wiggins House Terry Branstad Edward Mansfield Thomas Waterman Mansfield Bruce Zager

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