End the recklessness in Washington on debt and shutdown
The Gazette editorial calls for open government and a debt ceiling lift while urging compromise. It argues Republicans should drop demand for Obamacare delays, and Democrats must bargain on Medicare and Social Security reform to avoid default and global financial harm.
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Citizens complain over federal shutdown impact on seniors trip
A letter from Lois Batchelder of Sigourney criticizes Republican actions causing a 35-member Clear Lake senior citizens tour to Washington to be disrupted by a federal shutdown. She denounces spending on anti bullying programs and laments social and political divisions while urging accountability.
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McCutcheon Case Tests Aggregate Campaign Limits
The Supreme Court heard McCutcheon v FEC amid debate over aggregate contribution caps. Shaun McCutcheon argues limits curb free speech, while supporters say caps shield elections from corruption and appearances of influence.
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Branstad's administration accused of skewing Iowa job data
Ken Sagar: Branstad cites inflated figures via a new gross over the month employment gains metric while closing Workforce Development offices. He argues temporary jobs mislead the public and says the governor promised 200000 jobs with far less progress. Accountability group requests records on discussions.
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