Scrap the Cancer Gag Act says columnist in Iowa
Guest columnist Kim Hagemann opposes SSB 1051 limiting civil liability for glyphosate use. She notes more than 100,000 lawsuits against Monsanto and Bayer have been settled, highlights Iowa’s rising cancer rate, and urges residents to contact state legislators to vote against the bill and protect civil redress rights. Hagemann lives in rural Polk County and serves on Iowa CCI Action.
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Mike Bousselot
Tom Shipley
Bayer
Monsanto
Iowa
United States
Kim Hagemann
Polk County
International Agricultural Company
Iowa CCI Action
Community letters criticize research tax credits for big firms
A small-business owner argues Iowa's Research Activities Tax Credit shifts risk from corporations to taxpayers. The letter says large companies claim millions in state refunds despite owing no taxes, while local businesses bear market ups and downs alone. The author questions taxpayer subsidies for private business decisions and seeks accountability for government-backed incentives.
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Iowa
Iowa lawmakers push for broad tax reform over subsidies
The statement argues against state funded safety nets and corporate subsidies. It calls for a universal tax system with lower rates for all businesses, emphasizing fair competition and self reliance over government handouts or special deals for large players. The tone favors market driven growth and prudent fiscal policy.
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Iowa
Trump fights EV transition aiding China in auto push
Froma Harrop argues Trump undermines US electric vehicle policy and subsidies, boosting China as Beijing dominates EV development and charging networks. She cites Biden era investments, North Carolina battery plants, tariff plans, and notable support from Governor Kay Ivey, contrasting with Musk and Tesla's global strategy.
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U.S
Donald Trump
America
China
Joe Biden
Trump
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North Carolina
Toyota
Liberty
Raleigh
Congress
Alabama
Kay Ivey
Elon Musk
Tesla
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Henry Ford
Ford
Beef country of origin labeling urged to aid consumers
John Clayton argues for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef citing consumer transparency and price competition. He notes past WTO rulings, EU practices, and recent bipartisan push in the U.S. Senate with Bill 421. Clayton is a farmer in Brooklyn and member of Iowa groups supporting labeling.
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WTO
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Austria
Brazil
Kentucky
USA Cool Committee
Mike Schulz
Kansas
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John Thune
R-S.d
Cory Booker
D-N.j
Iowa
America
John Clayton
Brooklyn
Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement
Iowa Farmers Union
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