Do not call registry faces legal hurdles in Iowa
The Gazette urges proceeding with a do not call registry to shield consumers from telemarketers. A judge ruled the FTC lacked authority to create the registry, prompting Congress to act and state-level programs to be explored, with more lawsuits expected as privacy and free speech battles unfold.
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Lee R. West
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Trade Commission Authority
Iowa should model its do not call law to protect consumers
The text argues Iowa legislators should craft a state do not call registry modeled on federal and successful state lists. It notes telecoms would be affected differently, with inbound service calls less impacted, and urges collaboration with industry to balance consumer protections with business needs. It cites a lawsuit blocking the federal registry and highlights broad consumer support for do not call protections.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Federal Registry
Letter writers warn of history illiteracy and immigration threats
A Cedar Rapids reader cites historian David McCullough on history education and cites Sept. 17 as Constitution Day. The letter urges stronger Bible-based foundations for liberty, critiques Supreme Court framing, and warns of immigrant infiltration and terrorism risks. The writer also questions global trade, praising Dennis Kucinich and opposing NAFTA and the WTO.
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David McCullough
U.S
Supreme Court
William Rehn
Dick Gephardt
World Trade Organization
Dennis Kucinich
NAFTA
WTO
Patriot Act secrecy sparks library monitoring debate in Congress
Ashcroft attacks critics calling concerns baseless hysteria as lawmakers demand details on Section 215 use. The piece notes FBI access to library records without probable cause, minimal oversight, and historic abuses of library monitoring.
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Congress
FBI
America
Department of Justice
Ashcroft
Extraordinary Powers
Democratic Republic
Washington
Justice and Homeland Security
University of Maryland
Knight Center For
White House
National Security Court
U.S
Executive Branch
Congressional
Bush delivers tough UN speech on Iraq and global security
Zev Chafets documents President Bush at the United Nations denouncing supporters of terrorism and urging action on Iraq. He outlines Saddam Hussein’s removal as boosting global credibility while offering UN help on writing a constitution, elections, and civil service training amid persistent questions about troops and funding.
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U.N
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Bush
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Baghdad
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