Two Iowa initiatives push healthier communities at the Statehouse
The American Heart Association and allies urge lawmakers to allocate 1 million dollars next year for local safe routes to school projects and to expand liability protection for districts that open facilities to community use. They argue increased access and activity improve health, while noting federal funds for routes have fallen and competition for funds increases.
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Letters to the Editor on wind tax credits and politics
The letter criticizes a two year wind tax credit extension citing a $13.3 billion cost, wind energy at $109 per MWh versus $54 average, and $300,000 per job. It denounces Tea Party opposition and disputes White House rhetoric, urging defenders of the Constitution to oppose the subsidy and defend free speech and patriotism.
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Mexico must prevent becoming a failed state amid protests
Mary Sanchez argues the mass murder of 43 teachers near Iguala and the ensuing crackdown threaten Mexico's stability and its role as a trade partner. She urges U S condemnation of violence and corruption, closing drug money flows, and considering legalization and regulation of certain substances to pressure reform.
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Dental coverage boost for Iowa families through ACA open enrollment
Jeff Russell of Delta Dental of Iowa stresses that ACA open enrollment runs through Feb 15 2015 and urges Iowa families to evaluate options for medical and pediatric dental coverage. He cites Delta Dental’s 20 million commitment to Iowa oral health, the cost savings of prevention, and the link between oral and overall health while guiding readers to health care marketplaces and providers.
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