Medicaid drug bill questions raise six billion 2008
The Gazette reports Senator Grassley questions Medicaid oversight as doctors in three states prescribe psychiatric drugs at high rates. Florida, Ohio, and Texas physicians logged vast prescriptions for Ritalin and related meds, suggesting possible nonprescribed use and risk to patients. Medicaid admins must explain.
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Gazette
Chuck Graassier
Iowa
Grassley
Senate
Florida
Ohio
Texas
Pharmaceus
Plenty to worry about besides gay marriage
The user questions Christian behavior and rule breaking, asking why some Christians justify personal flaws while insisting others follow rules. They express concern that Christians may critique others while not applying the same standards to themselves and seek further guidance on this tension.
Welowans Call for Constitutional Amendment to Protect Marriage
A statement urges safeguarding marriage as a union of man and woman through a state constitutional amendment. It accuses politicians and courts of being influenced by groups seeking to redefine marriage, citing natural law as justification and referencing the Declaration of Independence.
Government and Equal Rights Vision in Obama Era
The text describes President Obama advocating government role in wealth redistribution to aid the haves and have nots. It asserts the aim to guarantee equal protection of rights and broad freedom to prosper. It emphasizes using government to protect lives and property and prevent poverty.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Old Prague Christmas Market receives broad support
The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library thanks Eastern Iowans for backing the inaugural Old Prague Christmas Market held December 3 and 4. Residents enjoyed hot food and vendor booths on Sixteenth Avenue SW, plus a museum guild cookie walk and festive decorations.
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National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Old Prague
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Museum Guild
Great America Leasing
Traffic cameras spark debate over state power and safety
A letter by Alvin Cummings argues cameras crush the human spirit and empower government, while Wendy Anderson Ely questions the idea that speeding harms public welfare and cites John Stuart Mill on consequences. The exchange critiques traffic surveillance and individual rights.
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Alvin Cummings
John Stuart Mill
Wendy Anderson Ely
Decline in Iowa Hunters Echoes National Trend
The piece notes a 29 percent drop in Iowa hunting as part of a nationwide pattern. It argues that younger people pursue other activities and oppose killing animals, reflecting shifting attitudes on hunting.
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Iowa
Traffic controls proposed on East Post Road at Cottage Grove
Community note by Margaret calls for traffic controls on East Post Road at Cottage Grove Avenue. She cites drivers running signs daily after school and after 5 pm and urges better compliance to reduce road stress and improve safety for all.
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East Post Road
Cottage Grove Avenue
East Post
Cottage Grove
Margaret
East Pest Road
National Czech & Slovak Museum address to attendees
A note from Gail Naughton President CEO thanks Cedar Rapids attendees for the event and credits Main Street Cedar Group Coe College Cedar Rapids Convention Visitors Bureau the staff of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library and to George Joens and Alex Anderson. We look forward to seeing you next year.
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Main Street
City of Cedar Group
Ing. Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Branstad picks reflect voter will and cautious change
Iowa Governor Branstad names a mix of political veterans and business figures to head state agencies. Debi Durham will lead a remixed economic development system, Roger Lande heads the Department of Natural Resources, Rod Roberts oversees Inspections and Appeals, and Dave Roederer will run the Department of Management. Chuck Palmer returns to lead Human Services amid a $600 million Medicaid shortfall.
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Branstad
Debi Durham
Muscatine
Roger Lande
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Department of Natural Resources
Rod Roberts
GOP
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