Iowa ethics law stirs concern as details emerge
The new Iowa ethics law, taking effect January 1, imposes financial disclosure rules, gift restrictions, and lobbying registration for local officials. Critics call it a broad brush measure that may disrupt state and local boards, with modifications anticipated to ease its impact while lawmakers face renewed scrutiny.
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Department of Transportation
Council
Commission
Iowa Association of School Board
Terry Branstad
Iowa Trust
Joe) Welsh
Harold van Maanen
Oskaloosa
Clinton and Gore as partners in a high stakes White House balance
The piece weighs Clinton’s political skill and how he treats running mate Al Gore compared with LBJ and Humphrey. It notes Gore’s active role, cautions about a distant vice presidency, and predicts editorials and cartoons reacting to a stiff image and limited independence.
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Jimmy Carter
White House
Clinton
Johnson
al Gore
United States Senate
Sen. Gore
Capitol Hill
Gore
LBJ
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
U.S
Senate
Jake
Secret Service
Dan Quayle
Language learning in the United States and NEH grants
The piece argues for stronger foreign language education amid criticism of U.S. fluency. It cites a joke about a Togo ambassador, notes NEH grants totaling 2.1 million dollars, and highlights Latin declines. It laments low language study in high schools and calls for mandatory two years of foreign language to graduate.
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Togo
Foreign Service
United States
National Endowment For the Humanities
NEH
Tuition funds questioned over University of Iowa Law Library
Derek Devgan of Iowa City accuses the University of Iowa Law School of misusing over $600,000 from a $1,000 tuition increase that raises resident tuition nearly 40 percent. He calls for transparency on how the money was spent beyond library improvements.
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the Gazette
University of Iowa
Law Library
Law School
Marion to light Lights of Peace Tree event in City Square Park
Marion mayor will light the 7-foot blue spruce in downtown City Square Park next Friday at 6 30 pm. Donations funded the project from local individuals and businesses and the Rockwell Chorus will attend for a peaceful community celebration.
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Marion
City Square
Hoffman Tree Farm
Parks Department
Rockwell
City of
Character as a Campaign Issue in Clinton Era
The piece argues that elected officials must honor promises with genuine ethics. It notes Clinton's pledge of a strict code and critiques media coverage of Reagan and Congress. It questions Kennedy's potential race impact and forecasts scrutiny of Clinton's budget and credibility after his election victory.
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Clinton
Sen
Ted Kennedy
Gov. Clinton
Kennedy
Bill Clinton
Life begins at conception and Catholic view on abortion
Father Jerry Kopacek of St. Joseph's Catholic Church argues life begins at conception citing biology and genetics while criticizing ERA advocates for not making abortion-neutral language. He questions future church revisions and notes past theologians lacked modern findings. Marion address unknown in letter context.
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Iowa
Jerry Kopacek
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
14Th St
Marion
Understanding Depression and Psychiatric Treatments
The piece discusses depression linked to psychiatric drug use, noting no standard treatment exists for low mood. It cites that doctors should inform patients of dangerous side effects, and that a combination of medication and psychotherapy often works best for serious cases. It urges seeking second and third opinions and staying informed.
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U.S. News and World Report
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National Foreign Language Center
Washington
New York
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University of Colorado
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Nese
Augustana College
Rock Island
New Mexico State University
University of North Texas
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Universal Press Syndicate
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Mike Deupree
Gazette
Ronald Reagan
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National Institute of Mental Health
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