Endgame spending and policy rush as Biden nears exit
The Las Vegas Review Journal notes officials push to preserve Biden legacy with swift spending, grants, and regulatory actions before January. It cites Associated Press figures on per family costs, mentions methane taxes, student loan proposals, and Trump’s likely moves to claw back funds, plus calls for using the Congressional Review Act to roll back rules.
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Biden
Casey Mulligan
University of Chicago
al Joe Biden
Trump
White House
Community letter backs El Kahir Shrine support
An 89 year old Shrine widow from Cedar Rapids urges readers to learn about Shriners philanthropy. She highlights 22 Shriners Hospitals in America serving children free of charge and notes members volunteering to transport patients. She urges positive support for El Kahir Shrine and its medical aid efforts.
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Shirley Twiselton
Cedar Rapids
Put obese government on a diet column proposal DOGE
Cal Thomas argues for a leaner federal government led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy through a Department of Government Efficiency. He cites pork barrel spending and earmarks such as FEMA center grants, urges across the board cuts, and proposes congressional scrutiny of agencies to justify charters and cut waste. He warns against self-interest and cites Reagan era opposition to education department reduction.
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Poll misfire sparks debate over Iowa poll accuracy
A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released November 2 misjudged Iowa in favor of Harris with a three point Democratic lead, drawing backlash from Republicans including Jeff Kaufmann who call it professional malpractice. Trump demanded an investigation, while pollster J Ann Selzer prepared to exit political polling after 2024.
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