Editorial Calls for Budget Reality in Iowa Crisis
The piece blames Gov Branstad and Democratic leaders for not producing a workable budget as the new fiscal year looms. It condemns cross-party taunts and urges responsible spending based on available revenue, warning of across the board cuts if needed. It questions leadership and accountability in state government.
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Iowa
General Assembly
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Terry Branstad
Major reform of Britain’s honours system prompts debate
The piece notes Prime Minister John Major’s plan to overhaul Britain's honours to emphasize merit over rank, prompted by Gulf War medal critiques. It cites mixed Conservative views, speculation about a Thatcher dissolution peerage, and contrasts with American history where the idea of American peerage was dismissed after Washington’s rejection of royalty.
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Great Britain
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How do we handle children on the streets
Garry Wills argues in the Los Angeles Times that urban neglect harms children daily in American cities. He urges bold, coordinated efforts akin to a Marshall Plan for cities, combining federal aid, jobs programs, and practical actions to rescue and empower trapped youths rather than blaming them. He notes limited welfare spending yet rising entitlement critiques and calls for systemic, inclusive reform.
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Garry Wills
Los Angeles
Lake Michigan
Charles Dickens
London
Bleeding Heart
Foster care funding and public awareness urged in Iowa statement
A Iowa opinion piece argues for higher Title IV E foster care funding and systemic reform during Foster Care Awareness Month. It highlights rising abuse reports, more children needing foster homes, and a shortage of licensed foster homes while urging leadership to support adequate reimbursements and community backing.
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Iowa
Joy Corning
Indexing to boost savings ends partisan gridlock
Charles E Schumer argues for a broad compromise on tax reform to spur long term growth. The plan centers on indexing all capital income for inflation including capital gains and savings interest while preserving mortgage interest deduction. It would favor saving over immediate spending and could pass with bipartisan support.
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Charles E. Schumer
Washington
Congress
Treasury
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