Gift protocol unraveling at university fundraiser
The Gazette notes the abrupt unraveling of a gift offer to the University of Iowa College of Public Health from Wellmark and the ensuing resignations. The proposal to name the college after the company sparked faculty objections over credibility and undue influence. Pomerantz resigned after the donor withdrew and calls grow for a clear naming-rights protocol.
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Wellmark Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Jeames Merchant
UH College of Public Health
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Wellmark
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College of Public Health
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Wellmark Foundation
John Forsyth
John Colloton
University Hospitals
UK Capital Committee
Pomerantz
Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson seeks strong finish at John Deere Classic
Yesterday's results prompt questions about Zach Johnson's form as the Cedar Rapids native pursues a top position at this week's John Deere Classic. The event headlines local interest as Johnson eyes a top five showing and solidifies his status among tour contenders.
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Cedar Rapids
Zach Johnson
Sicko film critique urges readers to view Moore’s health care expose
The piece argues Michael Moore’s Sicko contrasts the U S health care system with UK France Canada and Cuba. It urges citizens to pressure Congress and senators to watch the film and consider reforms or model programs from other nations.
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Michael Moore
United Kingdom
France
Canada
Cuba
Moore
U.K
U.S
Libby Libby Bush pardon debate over Libby sentence
Editorial argues Bush eliminated jail time for Lewis Libby citing no underlying crime and suggests Libby protected higher ups. Readers speculate on who Libby shielded, why he misled the grand jury, and whether a full pardon or wave of pardons will follow as Bush leaves office.
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Bush
Libby
Lewis Libby
Paris Hilton
Cheney
Mike Deupree Takes A Stand In July 1 Column
James Iverson of Cedar Rapids praises Mike Deupree for a forthright July 1 column on candidates conspiracy and conference queries. The letter questions press accountability and confirms Deupree’s clear stance, contrasting past trust with current verification concerns.
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Mike
Deupree
James Iverson
Cedar Rapids
Single payer health care debate frames cost and impact
The piece argues universal health care could cost up to 200 billion yet saves lives and improves outcomes. It cites Institute of Medicine figures of 18 000 deaths annually due to lack of insurance and 190 billion in annual economic loss. Conference remarks by Mary Sue Coleman are noted.
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National Institute of Medicine
University of Michigan
Mary Sue Coleman
University of Iowa
Moment in the primaries and the general election
The piece contrasts Barack Obama and John McCain as they navigate primaries and the general election, noting Obama’s fundraising momentum and McCain’s fading aura. It cites the Law of 14 on timelines to the presidency, profiles past presidents who emerged from governors or generals, and assesses Romney Giuliani and Thompson as contenders while considering Hillary Clinton’s position. It argues fresh faces win general elections and emphasizes the risk of a strong primary moment not guaranteeing the nomination.
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John McCain
McCain
Obama
Bob
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Jonathan Rauch
Theodore Roosevelt
Lyndon Johnson
House
Nixon
Kennedy
V.P
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Christopher Dodd
American Enterprise Institute
Christopher DeMuth
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Bill Clinton
Bob Dole
Mitt Romney
Rudy Giuliani
Fred Thompson
Rudy
Thompson
Senate
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Bush
White House
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