Faith groups urge Branstad to welcome immigrant children
Connie Ryan Terrell of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa writes that Iowa must open doors to unaccompanied minors from Central America. She argues the governor should reconsider and embrace compassion, shelter, and protection in line with Iowa’s welcoming history.
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United States
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Branstad
Iowa
People of Faith
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Interfaith Alliance of Iowa
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Ernst for Senate and refugee policy shape the Iowa race
Letter writers urge voters to back Joni Ernst for the Senate citing her stance to let local bodies guide schooling and social programs while criticizing Bruce Braley for supporting Obamacare Dodd-Frank and executive actions. The second letter argues for reuniting unaccompanied Central American children with parents and boosting asylum quotas with faster hearings and embassy coordination. It cites past U S refugee programs and a personal anecdote about a Vietnamese son.
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Ben Carson Advocates Self-Education For An Informed Nation
Syndicated columnist Ben Carson urges self-education after two weeks in New Zealand and Australia. He argues Americans rely on biased news, warns about Obamacare effects on jobs and costs, and calls for critical thinking and diverse reading to protect the Founders dream of a knowledgeable, responsible citizenry. Contact: Jonas Hopkins Hospital NSG, Baltimore.
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Australia
United States
America
Ben Carson
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St Joseph the Saint of Home Sales In Backyard Tale
Todd Dorman writes of burying a 6 inch St Joseph statue in his Ames yard to boost a house sale amid a slow market. He recalls mixed reader tales and notes a Cedar Rapids pastor views the ritual as a practical folk belief. He treats the anecdote with humor and reflects on religious customs across denominations.
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