Pooling health insurance could help small businesses
The Gazette argues Americans lack coverage, especially for self employed and small firms. It cites Kaiser and Commonwealth Fund data, notes legal hurdles, and critiques both federal and state bills. It urges lawmakers to craft workable group plans despite concerns about adequacy, cherry picking, and insurer risk.
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Readers urged to withhold consent from nominee and uphold Senate duty
A Cedar Rapids letter argues Senators Harkin and Grassley must represent constituents not the president and urges them to withhold consent for John Roberts. The writer cites constitutional text and Washington’s view on dissent and nominating power, urging action in defense of American values.
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George Washington
Tom Harkin
Chuck Grassley
John Roberts
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Difference in moral intent between civilian and terrorist strikes
A July letter argues that strategic strikes against terrorist hideouts differ morally from personal crisis attacks due to intent. Terrorists aim to maximize civilian casualties, while forces fighting terror strive to minimize civilian harm and keep military targets distant from civilians.
Grassley vote sparks heated reaction from critics
The text questions Sen. Chuck Grassley’s vote on permitting foreign subsidiaries of U.S. firms to do business with state sponsors of terrorism. It accuses Grassley and fellow Republicans of prioritizing different goals and urges voters to thank him after his next election while using a hostile call to action.
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Chuck Grassley
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Grassley
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Oil supply will rise by 2010 easing shortage fears
Daniel Yergin argues that oil capacity could grow by about 16 million barrels per day from 85 to 101 mbd between 2004 and 2010, evenly split between non-OPEC and OPEC. While politics pose risks, new capacity and technology could avert a near-term shortage, even as demand grows with the world economy.
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