Traffic cameras lack veto power by DOT over local police
The Gazette editors argue the Iowa Department of Transportation should not require state approval for cities to use traffic enforcement cameras on state and local roads. They note cameras can improve safety and generate revenue for pensions, urging DOT to act as a partner, not a micromanager, and to apply brakes on restrictive rules.
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T’s
Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Earth
Kamryn (Schlitter
Republicans become the party of pain and obstruction
FORA HARROP argues Republicans have shifted from pragmatic leadership to extremism, blaming the Tea Party for hostage tactics over debt limits. She commends a few GOP moderates and warns that hardline districts threaten GOP stability ahead of 2014 elections.
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Party of Pain
Republican Party
GOP
Peter King
New York
Bob Corker
Tennessee
Charlie Dent
Pennsylvania
America
House
John Boehner
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Washington
Tea Party influence sparks calls for stability and child protection
A letter argues the Tea Party risks democracy with disruption over Obama’s re election. It Questions voter demographics gerrymandering and suppression tactics and warns of chaos. A second letter decries child abuse and urges immediate protection for vulnerable children citing Kamryn Schlitter and others.
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House of Representatives
Republican Party
Barack Obama
Thanking Veterans and Telemedicine Debate in Iowa
A veteran thanks supporters of an Honor Flight and urges public remembrance of veterans. Lloyd Lewis, Marine Corps League member, praises telemedicine for access to health care and questions the Iowa Board of Medicine about regulating abortion pills and patient safety.
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Lloyd Lewis
Marine Corps League
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Board of Medicine
Congress debt stalemate risks global turmoil and stability
The editorial warns that failing to raise the debt ceiling would trigger worldwide financial disruption, higher interest rates, bank stress, and reduced credit. It argues the U S credibility rests on governability and the deep, liquid capital markets backed by full faith and credit, while noting China’s loan of confidence.
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America
Republican Party
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Manufacturers’ Association
U.S
International Monetary Fund
Goldman Sachs
Treasury Department
U.S. Treasury
GOP
John Fleming
R-La
Americans
United States
Central Bank of China
China
Beijing
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