Renewable Fuel Standards need stable higher targets, EPA should act
The Gazette urges the EPA and Obama administration to raise and stabilize the Renewable Fuel Standards. It notes 2016 targets fall short of congressional goals, harming Iowa’s ethanol industry while praising biofuel as a path to energy independence. It calls Congress to reclaim oversight if EPA cannot stay the course.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Obama Administration
Congress
EPA
Iowa
RFS
Iowa Players Shine in Prideful Decorah Letter
Readers praise hometown stars Parker Hesse of Waukon and Josey Jewell of Decorah as part of Iowa’s historic football run. The writer, John Carver of Decorah, echoes community pride and support for the Hawkeyes.
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Iowa
Parker Hesse
Waukon
Josey Jewell
Decorah
Hawks
John Carver Decorah
Funding Responsibility for College Tuition Debate
Letter discusses who should pay for higher education arguing students must cover their own tuition. Cites Hillary Clinton’s proposals, student plans to fund study, and personal accountability. Also comments on Western Europe refugee aid and US roles with NATO allies amid ISIL crisis.
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Hillary Clinton
U.S
ISIL
United States
Europe
NATO
Rein in runaway farm bill spending proposal gains attention
Wisconsin lawmakers Ron Kind and Jim Sensenbrenner back the Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act to cap subsidies and cut costs in the 2014 farm bill. Sen. Jeff Flake presents a companion Senate bill as opposition looms. editorial urges Congress to curb insurance subsidies and protect taxpayers.
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Congress
Wisconsin
Ron Kind
la Crosse
Jim Sensenbrenner
Menomonee Falls
State Journal
Jeff Flake
R-Ariz
Senate
Branstad claims 200000 jobs as Iowa net gain tops 101700
The Gazette argues Branstad inflates job gains by not subtracting losses. IPP data show a net job rise of 101,700 since January 2011, with government adding 32,300 but overall net growth much lower. The piece criticizes spin, calls for honest accounting, and cites sector gains in construction, trade, education, and professional services.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Iowa Policy Project
IPP
Iowa Workforce Development
Branstad
Nebraska
Chet Culver
Todd
Dorman
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