Flood of courage in Texas
A Washington Post guest editorial honors the rescuers and neighbors who helped flood victims during Harvey. It notes 2,000 plus rescues, 30,000 displaced to shelters, and billions needed for rebuilding while urging federal aid and climate-change vigilance. It highlights first responders, volunteers, and a call for prepared, nonpartisan action.
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Houston
Harvey
Texas
Greg Abbott
National Guard
National Weather Service
Congress
Community Letter Urges Bond Vote For Iowa City Schools
A reader argues for open market health insurance and tax relief, then urges support for the general obligation bond in the Iowa City Community School District. The letter cites aging district facilities, rapid growth, and the need for air conditioning and updated classrooms. It endorses Ruthina Malone and Janet Godwin and states a Sept. 12 vote date.
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Congress
Ruthina Malone
Janet Godwin
Malone
Godwin
Iowa City
Prepare for next flood: end repeated building and upgrade flood defenses
Paul Ferraro argues for bold flood mitigation including ending development in flood zones, publishing local risk lists, investing in green infrastructure, and expanding flood insurance. He calls for stronger evacuation rules, regional shelter compliance, and acknowledgment of climate change’s role in increasing extreme rainfall.
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Cal
Harris County
Texas
Protecting Iowa Taxpayers Through Limits and Law
Guest columnist John Hendrickson argues for stronger tax and expenditure limits in Iowa. He cites Reagan’s Economic Bill of Rights and Coolidge’s tax power warning, advocating a constitutional amendment requiring supermajorities to raise taxes and a stronger spending cap for state and local governments. Hendrickson is with Iowans for Tax Relief.
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Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Senate
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Texas
Calvin Coolidge
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Washington Post
Gulf of Mexico
Sandy
Katrina
Community Letters
Dashiell
Uston
Arinve
Lisa Benson
Post Writers Group
Paul Ferraro
Rockefeller Bellagio Center
Bloomberg
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Carey Business School
Whiting School of Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
John Hendrickson
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