Mezvinsky defends oversight on IRS conduct
Iowa congressman Mezvinsky grilled IRS on Capitol Hill praising oversight as crucial when Internal Revenue Service actions drew criticism. He cited operations like Leprechaun and Haven and faulted Commissioner Alexander for resisting congressional accountability. Mezvinsky urged stronger scrutiny of agency powers and urged President to ensure IRS answers to Congress.
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Iowa City Boots Car Clamp Declared Unconstitutional
Johnson District Judge Hyland ruled the Denver Boot illegal under state and federal law and ordered its removal from city inventory. The suit claimed due process denied and sought damages, but the judgment held no award. The ruling follows Linn District Judge Victor's prior constitutional finding and questions city safety practices.
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Leadership shifts and pauses shape world politics in 1976
The piece forecasts a year of political standstill as leaders in the United States, the Soviet Union, and China drift without clear successors. It notes Brezhnev’s health, Mao’s reduced speech, and Chou En-lai’s infirmity, with Washington, Moscow, and Peking avoiding bold moves until leadership is settled. It highlights U.N. amnesty rhetoric, U.S. internal politicking, and a forthcoming reshaping of Congress and top offices.
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Washington Gossip Powerhouse Swings From Watergate to Diaries
Washington lives on gossip as much as policy with Watergate still yielding stories. Books by and about top insiders like Maureen Dean and Benjamin Bradlee's Kennedy memoir shine, while diaries of Felix Frankfurter and Henry Wallace promise richer tidbits about federal power.
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Default crisis in New York City tied to a deferred payment metaphor
The Washington Star Syndicate examines how New York City's fiscal distress is framed as a deferral rather than a bankruptcy. It argues bonds will trade at a discount, essential services complicate creditor rights, and unions vow pension investments while democracy risks revision through agency actions, with potential reforms in education, garbage, and mail.
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Albert Shanker
New York
Wildcat Drilling Company
Abilene
Texas
Jones
New York Securities
Flag etiquette at Veterans Day service prompts questions
A reader recounts Veterans Day observances at the Veterans Memorial coliseum noting half mast flags at the memorial and city hall but none at Linn County courthouse. They urge courthouse and jail staff or a Boy Scout troop to display the flag and praise Stan Reinis, city parks commissioner, as a regular attendee.
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Rate Hearing Sought to Move Electric Rate Case
Citizens of Cedar Rapids file formal complaint urging Iowa Electric rate hearing be held in Cedar Rapids for public access. The Iowa Commerce Commission weighs propriety while noting staff travel costs to Cedar Rapids. Community groups and The Gazette urge support via written comments to the Commission in Des Moines.
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