Work requirements for Medicaid spark renewed debate
The editorial argues against cradle to grave government dependency and supports giving states freedom to test work mandates for Medicaid recipients. It notes past approvals waned after 2020 and cites Arkansas as an example where eligibility verification failures caused coverage loss, urging careful exemption for those unable to work and aiming to reduce reliance on taxpayer aid.
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Iowa paratrooper’s quest for records ends with praise for Miller-Meeks
Patrick Devereux of Iowa City, a Vietnam veteran injured in combat, won VA health care after sworn affidavits but sought full recognition. His wife and he secured a walk in shower and congressional help from Rep Mariannette Miller Meeks to forward records for a Bronze Star review for missions in Cambodia. The couple thank voters for renewed support in her DC term.
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Food security hinges on land access and reform
Anthony Pahnke argues that rising land values and foreign and nonfarmer ownership threaten U.S. food security. He notes cropland up 106 percent and pasture 73 percent since 2010, with 40 percent of farmland held by nonfarmers or investors. He endorses Farmland for Farmers Act and Increasing Land Access, Security and Opportunities Act to aid new producers and keep land local.
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Ernst and Hegseth nomination sparks MAGA backlash
The piece discusses U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa weighing the Pete Hegseth defense secretary nomination amid MAGA scrutiny. It notes social media attacks, partisan divides, and Ernst's cautious stance to wait for a fair hearing based on truth before deciding, reflecting tensions within the Republican base and leadership.
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