ISU to Launch Harkin Institute Amid Debate on Ethics
The State Board of Regents plans to establish the Harkin Institute for Public Policy at Iowa State University to house papers and fund fellowships while Sen. Tom Harkin remains in office. Critics fear conflict of interest, but supporters cite nonpartisan aims, transparency, and potential student scholarships.
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Holmans' stance on abortion fuels criticism in letters
Readers protest Donna Holman’s anti abortion forum stance and accuse the Holmans of fanatical views that endorse terror. The letter also praises memorials for fallen soldiers and urges a commemorative stamp for the Red Bulls.
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Tobacco products mischaracterized as candy sparks concerns
The Gazette editorial on R J Reynolds test marketing dissolvables prompts a letter from John Singleton of Reynolds American Services urging accurate labeling and adult-only use. Separate city governance critique denounces Second Avenue closure, flood funds use, and council courage after a local doctor’s stand.
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DHS scraps NSEERS policy after 9/11 registration and tracking
After 9/11 the NSEERS program required men from 25 mainly Muslim countries to register and be fingerprinted. DHS shelved the policy on April 28, arguing future anti-terror efforts should target specific threats, not groups by origin. Critics note lack of public notice and the risk of deportation for unaware individuals.
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Better recipe may sway voters in future tax plan
The writer reflects on a 20 year local option sales tax defeat, noting a mix of personal reasons and a City Hall culture of delay. He suggests a citizen panel design for any new plan, focusing on flood protection while addressing street funding and tax relief, and calls for clearer protection science.
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