Health care reform, a physician recalls his father’s care
Normal Joshi reflects on his career in medicine and contrasts today’s profit driven system with his father the lone surgeon in Nainital. He cites Daniel Pink on motivation and Harry Harlow on intrinsic drive urging reform towards meaningful patient care. He is senior VP and CMO at Pinnacle Health System in Harrisburg.
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Don Quixote Returns in Iowa Vote Debates
Letter writers critique Iowa politics led by Secretary of State Matt Schultz and Governor Terry Branstad over alleged irregularities and high costs for voter fraud investigations. They contrast funding for public schools with support for private schooling and mock the 2012 caucus reporting. A Mount Vernon reader predicts cable mergers reshape viewing as costs rise.
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Adults in the Room Should Govern in America
Ben Carson argues power should act like adults resisting revenge and excess. He criticizes Obama for executive orders on Obamacare and calls for lawful, evenhanded governance, common ground, and informed voters to restore liberty and justice for all.
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Cedar Crossing casino plans face steep odds after market studies
Iowa studies by Marquette Advisors and Union Gaming Group show Cedar Crossing's proposed Cedar Rapids casino could siphon 25 to 37 million annually from Riverside and other venues, signaling a oversaturated market and challenging licensure. Commission review slated after next week's Altoona meeting.
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Altoona
Steve Gray
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