Calls for transparency on casino donations and ethics
The Gazette urges clearer disclosure of commission members ties to charities amid Cedar Rapids casino bid fallout. It notes Battleship Iowa fundraising ties of chair Jeff Lamberti and Dan Kehl's donations while calling for routine disclosure and cross checks, though finds no current evidence of improper influence.
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Iowa residents seek stronger Clean Water Act rule for factory farms
Iowa readers urge stronger DNR enforcement of the Clean Water Act for hog operations. They call for a permit system or shutdown for polluters, a three strikes rule, burden of proof on polluters, and an online database of spills and inspections, with public hearings announced for Ainsworth.
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Ukraine and Germany parallels spark call for bipartisan unity
Walter Conlon and Rachel Graber urge a united front against Russia and the Crimea crisis. They compare early 20th century tensions to today and seek a truce on domestic issues to focus on international threats.
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Obama must do more abroad in foreign policy critique
Trudy Rubin argues Obama should pursue a stronger, more proactive international approach. She contends Iraq lessons linger, urges tougher sanctions on Russia, more robust energy strategies, and timely support to Ukraine and Syria beyond nonlethal aid.
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