Taxpayers Hit By Davis-Bacon Wage Bloat In Metro Funding
GAO says Washington DC subway labor costs are 34 percent above regional averages under Davis-Bacon. Workers in laborer and carpenter trades show large overpayments, raising a $290 million project to $440 million. Public scrutiny urged to reform or repeal the law.
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Utility backbilling and double recovery questions arise
A Polk County school district and two businesses were underbilled by Iowa Power and Light by $160,000 over five years due to a computer error. The piece argues the utility should not be allowed double recovery and notes no statute of limitations governs backbilling, urging fair auditing and consideration of refunds and interest.
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Letters to The Gazette Playing politics The rescue attempt
The writer accuses President Carter of using the Iran hostage crisis for political gain. They claim Hamilton Jordan financed a doomed rescue as a credibility ploy, resulting in nine deaths. They argue Carter ignored warnings, worsened by alleged French CIA complicity, and warn of growing war and military unpreparedness.
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Bungling amateur Carter era defense and policy critique
A partisan attack labeling President Carter as incompetent with weak executive skills. It charges flawed Iranian policy, military spending shifts, misinformation about stealth aircraft, and calls for decisive action to prevent further erosion of freedoms and a shift away from socialism.
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Voters Target Culver Supporters Over Tax Spend Record
A reader attacks Culver in Cedar Rapids style with claims of the senator’s high federal spending and ant i American generosity. The letter condemns Culver’s 1967 flag desecration vote and accuses Carter of serving globalist agendas linked to Rockefeller.
Oil slick tactics in Iowa Senate race sparking debate
The dispute centers on Steve Sovern and Rep. Tauke with claims of smear tactics and liberal records. Tauke cites his opposition to oil company control and Severn’s voting history against farm aid and tax relief, arguing voters should focus on policy rather than campaign color.
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Equal Rights Amendment argued to end gender discrimination
A Gazette letter counters anti ERA rhetoric noting God made men and women equal yet different. It argues prolonged injustice limits half the population and the ERA can unlock full human potential when discrimination ends.
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Iowa
No to an Iowa ERA and constitutional change
The letter argues against ratifying the ERA, claiming the Constitution already grants citizenship and rights to women. It contends that ERA would introduce vague wording, invite state interference, and expand rights such as tax benefits and housing for gays, urging a vote against it.
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Opponents urge vote against ERA in Iowa on November 4
A critic argues ERA is unnecessary and harmful, asserting federal rights already protect women. They claim ERA would disrupt marriage domicile rules, raise insurance rates for men, and undermine existing protections, urging readers to vote down the amendment.
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Culver
Satan
Iowans Vote Yes on State ERA Nov 4
A believer argues for equality under God and supports a yes vote on the state equal rights amendment. He notes Galatians 3 28 and Jesus teachings on love and equality to urge Iowa voters to approve ERA measures in November.
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Deception Highlighted in 2nd District Election Fight
The 2nd Congressional District race pits incumbent Tom Tauke against challenger Steve Severn amid sharp accusations of deception. Tauke's ties to oil interests and votes on windfall profits tax and campaign finance reform are under fire, while Severn pitches himself as honest, straightforward representation.
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