Human trafficking alert by Sisters urge action nationwide
In a guest column Sisters Emily Devine and Jeanne Christensen define modern slavery and call for action. They cite global and U S figures, warn of online recruitment, and urge reporting suspected cases to hotlines. They highlight roles for Iowa groups, Mercy sisters, and contact emails for involvement.
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Esse
Emily Devine
Jeanne Christensen
National
Iowa
Ames
Cedar Rapids
of Mercy
Mercy Medical Center
Mason City
St. Paul
Iowa City
Sisters of Mercy West
Readers share positive Healthcare.gov experiences and coverage
A letter from Robin Stone praises using Healthcare.gov for her daughter’s insurance with Copportunity Health, noting a $600 yearly deductible, $1,200 out of pocket cap, $133 monthly premium, $20 office copays, and prescription coverage between $10 and $40, while keeping local providers. The piece urges more such stories to balance sensational coverage.
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Healthcare.gov
Robin Stone
Manchester
Letter to the editor on constitutional powers and Obamacare
Patrick Riley argues that Congress must change Obamacare exemptions and immigration rules, not the president. He asserts the legislative branch makes laws and the executive enforces them, urging supporter to propose changes to Congress. William Ashby Clermont signs as the writer.
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Patrick Riley
Congress
William Ashby Clermont
Reducing fossil fuel use urged amid climate debate
Fred Hubler's column accuses climate alarmists of ignoring data and argues for action to reduce fossil fuel use to slow carbon dioxide and methane release from permafrost. It warns of accelerating ice melt and habitat loss unless individuals and governments heed scientific observations.
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Fred Hubler
Earth
Hubler’s
Income equality goals won't work here
John Schulte from Cedar Rapids questions President Obama’s push to tackle income inequality. The letter critiques the concept, warns against communism and state control, and argues against quitting jobs or living in a planned economy. The writer expresses skepticism about the feasibility and desirability of equality measures.
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Barack Obama
Russia
John Schulte
Cedar Rapids
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