Veteran death by own action prevention bill cleared for White House
The Gazette notes the Clay Hunt death by own action prevention act won Senate approval and moves to President Obama for signature. The measure honors Clay Hunt, aims to aid veterans facing mental health crises, with bipartisan support and calls to address high suicide risk among veterans.
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U.S. Senate
Clay Hunt
White House
Barack Obama
Cpl
Iraq
Afghanistan
House of Representatives
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Death by own action prevention bill for veterans urged
The editorial advocates a bill to reduce veteran suicides with a pilot peer support program, VA and non profit mental health collaboration, incentives for psychiatrists, and annual program evaluations. It urges dramatic efforts and notes the issue spans all veterans regardless of service.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Readers Debate Cuba Embargo and Iowa Tax Proposals
A letter argues the Cuba embargo remains largely ineffective as other nations maintain trade and tourism. It also criticizes a proposed 10 cent gas tax, noting price spikes and doubts about road funding, urging spending cuts and salary skepticism for Iowa state workers.
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United States
Cuba
U.N. General Assembly
United Nations
Dean Barnum
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
State of Iowa
Des Moines Register
Harrop critiques American Sniper gun culture and tragedy
Froma Harrop argues Clint Eastwood's film exposes gun worship at home and war alike. She notes Kyle's gun use as identity and therapy, cites Aurora shooting, and urges gun bans for crazy people while recognizing complex storytelling.
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Iraq
Chris Kyle
Texas
Placid
Kyle
Saddam Hussein
Disney World
George W. Bush
Clint Eastwood
Eastwood
New York City
Aurora
Colo
Eddie Routh
Evolutionary economics rethink for 21st century policy
Robert Atkinson argues for an evolutionary view of economies as dynamic organisms. He urges Washington to adopt proactive innovation policies, incentives, and public private research collaborations to accelerate evolution and move beyond neo Keynesian and neoclassical limits. He highlights the IT and innovation field as guiding example.
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U.S
Joseph Schumpeter
Washington
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