Trump faces NAFTA brinkmanship amid uncertain trade plan
Washington Post summary notes Trump administration trade talks with China and NAFTA partners show uncertain strategy with threats, demands, and a possible five year sunset clause. Lighthizer pursues brinkmanship while fearing no Plan B and risking delays in congressional approval before the midterms.
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Community Letters Endorsements and Views From Iowa Readers
A Cedar Rapids and Iowa City reader series features opinions on gun policy, government accountability after Parkland, and support for Pat Heiden in the June 5 Democratic primary for Johnson County Supervisor. The writers advocate background checks updates and civic engagement.
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Oakwell
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Kim Bergen
Jackson
Firing and rehiring of House chaplain sparks turmoil on Capitol Hill
Kathleen Parker reviews the chant of politics and prayer as House Speaker Paul Ryan presses for chaplain Rev. Patrick Conroy to resign over a prayer urging unity and care for the poor. Conroy withdraws, Ryan relents, and the episode fuels talk of eliminating the post amid debates on church and state.
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Iowa legislature spurns reforms as session ends in Des Moines
Lawmakers defer many pro proposals from tax cuts to medical marijuana fixes. Dispensaries remain limited to five facilities and patients travel to Cedar Rapids or Iowa City for medicine. Traffic cameras face no final rule as one plate bills fail. Felon voting rights restoration and firearm restoration measures fade in a year marked by inaction.
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