Health care law protections urged for disability communities
David Thielen of The Arc of East Central Iowa argues that the Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid and long term supports, improving access to care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He warns repeal would destabilize coverage, raise costs, and undermine services for thousands in Iowa and beyond.
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ACA
Iowa
David Thielen
Arc of
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Cedar Rapids
Pussyhat Project calls for inclusive peaceful protest support
A community letter highlights the Pussyhat Project urging participation in Washington and Iowa events to show solidarity for women’s rights. It notes the need for respectful treatment and constitutional protections and references Iowa voter ID proposals and reported election fraud figures as context.
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National Mall
Iowa
Washington
Mary Kuperman
Iowa City
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U.S. Senate Subcommittee
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Senate
Kansas City
Kris Wade
Justice Project KC
Justice Department
Wade
Claire McCaskill
Missouri
Rob Portman
Ohio
Permanent
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Repeal of voting ID faces fraud vs cost claims in Iowa
Arguments estimate eight fraudulent ballots in 2014 election versus 1 million cost to implement a 2016 ID law. DOT figures show about 145,600 Iowans lack licenses, mainly elderly, minorities, veterans, and disabled, risking 1,456 potential votes lost if 1 percent abstain. Joel Snell and Herb Anderson readers weigh energy policy comments.
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Paul Pate
Cedar Rapids
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Pate
Department of Transportation
DOT
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