Iowa sheriff issues gun surrender rule for mental health crises
The Gazette editorial notes Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner ordered deputies to ask people in mental health or substance abuse crises to voluntarily surrender weapons for temporary safekeeping. The rule aims to reduce risk, allows gun retrieval after court orders, and aligns with broader calls for expanded mental health care in Iowa.
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Wayne Jerman
Linn
Brian Gardner
Sheriff's Office
Gardner
the Gazette
Iowa
Law on Affordable Care Act sparks partisan backlash
The letter cites Nancy Pelosi on passing the bill to learn its contents and criticizes the Affordable Care Act as flawed and costly. It highlights health plan cancellations, a troubled signup site, and claims from critics about job losses and government overreach amid spin and crisis management.
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Nancy Pelosi
ACA
Congressional Budget Office
Reader letters weigh in on gun policy and education
A column of reader letters discusses voluntary gun handovers for safekeeping and cautions that voluntary measures can become mandatory. It also questions health care reform and taxes on home schooling, urging scrutiny of NewBo City Market decisions and school funding rules.
It's time for a minimum wage raise in America
The author argues for raising the federal minimum wage to 10.10 by 2016, acknowledging job loss risks but emphasizing benefits. CBO notes 900000 lifted above poverty and over 16 million gain in income, with most impacted workers older and often full-time.
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America
Barack Obama
Congressional
CBO
U.S
Baker
Will Kimball
Center For Economic Policy Research
Health care enrollment push urged in Johnson County
Johnson County Health Care Outreach Coalition urges signing up for ACA coverage before March 31. Enrollment experts warn applications may need identity documents and late signups risk penalties and loss of preventive benefits. A March 12 enrollment fair at Iowa City Public Library offers in person help.
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Johnson County Health Care Outreach Coalition
ACA
Healthcare. Gov
Johnson County
Unitedwaysc. Org
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic
Shelter House
Mecca
United Way of
Johnson
Washington Counties
Johnson County Public Health
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland
UW West Ambrisco
University of Iowa
Mercy Iowa City
Johnson County Social Services
Visiting Nurses Association
Iowa City Community
Iowa Valley Habitat
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