Guest Editorial Warns Of Looming Debt Ceiling Crunch
The United States could hit its 16.7 trillion borrowing limit by mid October unless Congress acts, according to a Treasury letter from Jack Lew to Speaker John Boehner. The timing overlaps with the September 30 expiration of discretionary spending authority, underscoring renewed partisan wrangling over fiscal policy. The piece notes the impasse has deepened since the fiscal cliff fix nine months ago.
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U.S
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John Boehner
Ohio
Lew
Washington
Barack Obama
Bipartisan Budget Talks Fray Over Obamacare Defunding Standoff
The piece decribes a failed impasse as Cruz and GOP factions push to defund Obamacare, while realism favors limited sequester swaps and entitlements cuts. A grand bargain looming for 2016 would blend Social Security reforms and tax changes to reduce deficits, but neither Obama nor Republicans have embraced it yet.
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Ted Cruz
Texas
Congressional Research Service
Boehner
Community endorses Sara Baron for Iowa City school board
Letter writer urges voters to support Sara Baron in the September 10 election. They highlight her character, intelligence, problem solving and ability to work with diverse opinions. Baron’s public service includes Big Brothers Big Sisters, ICCSD facilities planning, minority contact committee, district parent groups and local volunteer work.
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Iowa City School Board
Baron
Big Brothers Big Sisters
ICCSD
Grant Wood Pto
RVAP
WRAC
Iowa City School Board Candidates Back Baron and Kirschling
Bruce and Dedi Walker endorse Karla Cook for the Sept. 10 election citing counseling experience and two years on the board. They praise her leadership, commitment to safe learning environments, and ability to foster productive discussion.
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Karla Cook
Iowa City
Cook
Brian Kirschling
Kirschling
Return to prudery as Miley sparks debate over MTV performance
Kathleen Parker argues the Miley Cyrus MTV act may push the culture toward renewed decorum. She notes widespread backlash and 300000 tweets per minute, praising Rihanna for her blank stare and suggesting a broader call for civilized behavior may emerge despite present provocation.
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Paula Patton
Rihanna
MTV
America
Braley calls for four year college tuition deduction
Bruce Braley urges Congress to extend a $4,000 tax deduction for college tuition and fees for four more years to curb rising costs and maintain access for Iowa students. He cites Obama’s affordability plan and warns expiration would raise tuition, stressing action to support students and families.
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