Editorial: Public disclosure of coaches' earnings in Iowa
The Gazette argues for a uniform reporting method to reveal all income tied to public employees like University of Iowa coaches. It notes top salaries exceed $2 million for Kirk Ferentz and emphasizes outside earnings and conflicts of interest. The piece urges transparency to protect public trust and counter salary scandals.
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Iowa
Kirk Ferentz
University of Iowa
Board of Regents
Legislative Services Agency
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Dan McCarney
Iowa State University
Iowa State
US School of Medicine
Get the guns out of your homes and stop school shootings
The piece argues gun access in homes fuels school violence and urges suburban and rural readers to phase out firearms. It links shooters’ access to their homes, cites studies on shooters being male and planned, and criticizes political responses while calling for safer, better-locked weapons approaches.
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America
Kansas
Grandpa
George Bush
Wisconsin
Frank Lasee
Missouri
Matt Blunt
Public discourse unfolds on Bush policy and war ethics
The letter critiques President Bush and Vice President Cheney for past deferments and present Iraq policy. It condemns perceived nationalism and asks how the U S would fare against major powers, noting rising costs, debt, and military strain while urging compassionate conservatism and fair trade.
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Bush
Air National Guard
Vietnam
Dick Cheney
Washington
Iraq
America
China
United States
White House
Roger Keegan Marion
Staed Campaign Faces Negative Ads in Iowa District 37
The letter criticizes a flood of negative political ads against Art Staed, describes a deceptive poll call and misleading mailers, and praises Staed as positive and forward looking with a business and education background. Local residents Bob and Ann Bromley sign.
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Art Staed
Staed
Statehouse
District 37
Iowa
Bob and
Ann
Nussle and Culver clash over health care and retirement funds
The column attacks Jim Nussle for his stance on privatizing Social Security and privatizing pension funds while condemning Culver for investments in risky ventures. It argues Congress should protect retirement funds and questions health care cost cures through malpractice limits.
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Chet Culver
Jim Nussle
Nussle
Culver
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System
Congress
Iowa
Washington
Leach Backs Minimum Wage Increase Says Iowa City Voice
Rep. Jim Leach supports raising the minimum wage to 7.25 by 2009 and argues the move helps families rise above poverty while boosting the economy. The issue is poised to be pivotal in the November election as Leach vows to stay a voice for workers in Iowa.
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Jim Leach
America
Leach
Leach backs 700 mile border fence despite opposition
Rep. Jim Leach voted for H R 6061 a 700 mile border fence signed into law as part of a 1.2 billion measure. He ignored a local petition opposing the plan and says homeland security costs are rising. The piece notes the fence's ineffectiveness and ties to GOP immigration strategy.
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Jim Leach
Bush
Leach
Homeland Security
Iraq
Mexico
United State
GOP
Nussle Accused Of Misuse Of Federal Funds
The text claims Jim Nussle as Budget Committee chairman diverted hundreds of billions from Federal Trust Funds Social Security and other accounts. It alleges 78 billion from Social Security surplus was spent, urging readers to decide who has the hand in the cookie jar.
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Chet Culver
Culver
Jim Nussle
House of Representatives Budget Committee
Federal Employees Pension Funds
The
Treasury
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