Community care is a right say Iowa disability advocates
Geoff Lauer argues that long term care must shift from institutions to community based services for Iowans with brain injuries and disabilities. He cites Olmstead v. S.C. and a large waiting list, urging the Legislature to provide 8 million dollars to reduce delays and plan for ongoing funding.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa
Geoff Lauer
Brain Injury Alliance of
Olmstead
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Vision Clash: Conservatives Urged to Unite Against Big Government
Ben Carson argues conservatives must focus on limiting federal overreach and fiscal irresponsibility. He contrasts liberal big government with constitutional conservatism, warning about Obamacare and IRS power while urging unity, growth, and prudent policy to revitalize the nation.
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America
Internal Revenue Service
Kajtazovic touted as Democrat for Iowa 1st District
A reader profiles Anesa Kajtazovic as the strongest Democratic choice for Iowa’s 1st District seat in the wake of Bruce Braley’s retirement. The letter cites her refugee background, two college degrees, and proven voting record as proof of her middle class values and progressive stance.
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U.S
Bruce Braley
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Anesa Kajtazovic
United States
Wartorn Bosnia
Kajtazovic
Bonnie
TV outlets should check truth of ad claims
Terry Wehrman urges local, cable, and satellite TV outlets to verify political ad claims before airing. He argues outlets accept funds from campaigns while ignoring accuracy, and calls on the industry to uphold truthfulness given television's influence on voter perception.
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Terry Wehrman
Cedar Rapids
A Hero’s Legacy: Tim Terry Praises Four Oaks Leader
Tim Terry writes on Jim Ernst, longtime Four Oaks executive director, whose work since 1979 transformed Boys Acres into a state wide nonprofit serving 14 000 Iowa children. The Whole Child approach links stable families to housing and services in Cedar Rapids and Wellington Heights.
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Jim Ernst
Ernst
Four Oaks
Boys Acres
Bertram
Iowa
Department of Human Services
Cedar Rapids
Wellington Heights
Tim Terry
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