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Posted on: April 10th, 2008
Filed Under: [ Hispanic News ] [ Politics ] [ Language Issues ] [ Eye Openers ] [ Iowa ]
Tags: English-only, judge
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Rep. Steve King, a Republican who represents western Iowa, has long been a controversial figure in political circles. While earning the praise of some for his lack of so-called “political correctness,” others have chastised his actions, labeling them as nativistic and xenophobic.
Last week’s ruling on a 2006 lawsuit brought by King continued that swirling controversy, when 5th District Judge Douglas Staskal decided printing Iowa voting forms in languages other than English violated a 2002 state law.”*
*From: http://media.www.dailyiowan.com
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