Obama Budget Proposes Entitlement Growth Cuts First Step
The piece lauds Barack Obama for proposing cuts to the growth of Medicare and Social Security in his 2014 budget, calling it a significant first step toward reform. It notes the plan would add to deficits over ten years while signaling openness to compromise and potential political risk. It contrasts Republican and Democratic reactions and highlights entitlements as the central issue.
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Barack Obama
White House
Obama
John Boehner
Paul Ryan
Washington
Bernie Sanders
Congress
Senate
House
Reuters
Jeff Zients
Letters on local politics and gun politics mix with university pink paint note
A reader laments Linn County supervisors delays and raises while criticizing NRA influence. Another letter discusses Miller-Baker pink paint origins and its calming effect in a study with criminology students. The page ends with congratulations for vaccination bill passage.
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University of Iowa
Kinnick Stadium
Miller-Baker
Pharmacies To Provide Seasonal Flu Vaccines In Iowa
Gov. Branstad signed a law allowing pharmacists to administer seasonal flu vaccines to anyone age 6 and older and CDC vaccines to adults 18 plus without a prescription. The measure aims to boost access, with pharmacists cited as trusted, accessible health professionals able to reach urban and rural residents, especially in underserved areas. Gary Albers of CarePro Health Services speaks.
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Terry Branstad
CDC
Buy local to strengthen community and economy
Ron Moore argues readers should support locally owned businesses in Cedar Rapids and nearby Iowa towns. He notes tax contributions, personal service, and community projects by local merchants, contrasting with how Internet and big-box stores erode downtown institutions and local professions.
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Iowa
Stalker Electric
Sanford’s
Cedar Rapids
Stalker
Armstrongs
Killians
Cramers
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Garth Fagerbakke
Linn County
Kathy Vande Zandschulp
NRA
National Rifle Association
Newton, Conn
Margaret Bartlett
Joel Snell
Kirkwood College
Steve
Ron Moore
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