Rushing to vote Iowans off insurance
Mike Owen argues that a new Senate health bill would roll back Medicaid expansion and reduce coverage for tens of millions nationwide and about 177,000 in Iowa by 2019. He warns this rush to vote bypasses full analysis and shifts costs to states and taxpayers, threatening access to care and financial stability.
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Iowa
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Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Local control debate and national politics spark letter
A reader challenges Iowa firework rules and criticizes lawmakers for limiting local decisions on wages and plastic bags. The letter attacks the Mueller inquiry, asserts no election collusion by Trump, and calls Congress and media biases into question while urging support for Trump’s agenda.
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Trump’s unifying role framed as a gift to America
Kathleen Parker argues Trump’s presidency has inspired political participation across parties and groups. She cites Scientists and women marching, No Labels centrist push, and PACs urging scientists to run, framing a path toward unity through civic engagement and elected office.
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Sam Altman
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Corbett raises over $1 million in Iowa governor bid
Des Moines area mayor Ron Corbett says he has raised just over $800 thousand with commitments for 219 thousand more as he launches his GOP bid. He vows to reject swamp money and challenges Kim Reynolds to similar fundraising restraint while noting Reynolds enjoys a large money edge.
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