Will on deficits and Fed policy amid fiscal crisis
George Will critiques the 1.1 trillion dollar six month deficit in fiscal 2024 and the Fed’s role in inflation, warning that monetary policy has drifted into political territory. He cites governance issues at the Fed, calls for reforms, and argues that unchecked deficits threaten democracy and future taxpayers.
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Community letter praises Hawkeye women basketball and calls for inclusive leadership
A reader lauds the Hawkeye women's team for uniting fans across Iowa and urges state lawmakers to value all voices. The letter credits players and coaches for trust and growth, notes political tensions, and calls for leaders to lead differently so every person counts.
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No income tax or not, what do Republicans want in Iowa
A reader argues that Republican policy favors tax cuts over essential services. They warn about underfunded schools and universities, delayed teacher pay, misused federal food aid, and threats to reproductive rights, conservation, and park stewardship, urging support for robust taxation to fund schools, health care, parks, water, and farming.
Far right abortion limits deserve scrutiny and glare on Trump era shifts
Norman Sherman argues the Supreme Court's Roe v Wade reversal endangers privacy rights and endangers women facing pregnancy due to health rape or poverty. He cites Arizona practice and Iowa law debates, urging preservation of access and citing prior protections and public hearings.
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