Don’t be quick to ax MPOs in Iowa regions
The Gazette Editorial warns against eliminating most Metropolitan Planning Organizations including Cedar Rapids Linn County and Johnson County MPOs. It argues MPOs plan and fund transport projects with local input, noting potential loss of local control and enduring negative effects if Congress cuts MPOs. It urges scrutiny of savings versus long term costs.
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Congress
Iowa
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Senate Transportation Committee
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
MPO
Des Moines
Legis
Des Moines and
Corridor
Iowa City
Cain quotes rally Iowa straw poll and policy notes
Herman Cain spoke at the Iowa Straw Poll in August and urged state empowerment to replace federal action. He criticized the tax code and IRS while defending family values and Godly principles. The letter also cites property tax billing errors, USDA school nutrition standards concerns, and a call for better policies to protect children's health. Kathe and Gary Goldstein Cedar Rapids
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Herman Cain
Iowa
Cain
IRS
USDA
Congress
Kathe
Gary Goldstein
Cedar Rapids
Marion Churches Preserved Amid Historic Preservation Efforts
In a guest column Nancy Read Hutchings criticized Marion for not preserving downtown landmarks. Rev. Mike Morgan of First United Methodist Church grew up in the congregation and Marion has preserved the 116 year old church while expanding facilities. The Carnegie Library was acquired for church offices and the Seventh Avenue facade remains.
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Nancy Read Hutchings
Marion
Mike Morgan
First United Methodist Church
FUMC
Marion High School
Carnegie Library
Seventh Avenue
Jim Schmickley
Cedar Rapids
Most Americans See Through Humbug On Taxes And Spending
Mary Sanchez argues that despite political spins, a large majority oppose cutting social programs while wanting more action to reduce inequality. The Public Religion Research Institute poll shows broad support for tax increases on the wealthy and government efforts to narrow the rich poor gap, with debates framed around charity versus effective policy.
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Congressional Super Committee
Public Religion Research Institute
White House
Iowa Gov Branstad Calls for Review of Sex Offender Laws
Governor Branstad seeks an interdepartmental group to tighten sex offender restrictions after an 83-year-old, once at the state unit for sexual predators, allegedly assaulted a 95-year-old woman at a Pomeroy nursing home. He also pushes a policy review at public universities following Penn State scandal.
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Terry Branstad
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State
Civil Commitment Unit
Pomeroy
Penn State
Board of Regents
Iowa
Jessera Gage
Iowa Sex Offender Research Council
Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning
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