Rubashkin release sparks debate on justice and obligations
The Gazette editorial argues Trump’s commutation of Sholom Rubashkin’s 27 year federal term for Agriprocessors fraud preserves supervised release and restitution duties. It notes ongoing legal obligations remain, despite a perceived larger miscarriage of justice in the Postville case.
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Sholom
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Mexico
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New York
Readers defend 340B program value for Iowa hospitals
Shirley Burnett letters accuse a columnist of mischaracterizing 340B and argue the program is vital for hospitals in Iowa. Crystal Starlins from Cass County Health System and Carrie Galvan of Boone County Hospital cite savings enabling mental health services and births, urging support for Grassley and Ernst to protect patient care.
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Congress
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Boone County Hospital
Towa
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Crystal Starlins
Cass County Health System
Atlantic
Carrie Galvan
Boone
War over the baby boom generation continues
Froma Harrop argues Social Security and Medicare differ in funding and purpose. Social Security is a pay-as-you-go insurance for retirees and dependents, not a simple savings plan. Medicare costs demand reform, but could be improved by broader coverage. Critics weaponize generations with selective facts, urging drastic cuts.
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Schnurer
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County board size debated in Iowa as Linn moves to three
Adam Sullivan surveys how many supervisors Iowa counties need. Johnson County, with five paid supervisors at 71 000 dollars each, could cut two seats to save salaries. The piece notes unanimous votes and calls for public votes if a referendum passes, while discussing partisanship and local political dynamics.
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Linn County
Johnson County
Iowa State Association of Counties
Board of Supervisors
Janelle Rettig
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