Safeguard Social Science in FIRST Act, Says Skorton
David J. Skorton argues the FIRST Act should fund social science research and retain peer review without a political funding filter. He warns reducing social science support undermines innovation and national security and urges Congress to preserve data driven inquiry and broad expertise.
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Speak up against new trade agreement
A letter from Jake Blitsch of Oelwein urges readers to oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership arguing it harms U S jobs taints food deregulates Wall Street and weakens environmental safety standards It warns of secret negotiations and asks readers to contact their congressional delegation to oppose fast track authority.
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Don't Like Foreign Debt Don’t Buy Imported Goods
A readers letter argues that federal debt is created by American consumption of imports and repaid by other nations buying U S goods. It likens Fed actions to market operations and asserts trade payments should be in goods, not IOUs. Palo Alto reader Dean Owens signs.
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Editor Jeff Tecklenburg Enters New Phase After 39 Years
Jeff Tecklenburg announces retirement from The Gazette after 39 years at five Iowa outlets. He reflects on reader ownership of newspapers and the industry’s rapid online evolution. He and his wife Marilyn begin a new life chapter as Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa communities continue to evolve.
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Ernst pivots and polarizing style mark Iowa Senate race
Todd Dorman analyzes Joni Ernst's victory and potential pivot from a fiery Harley slogan to a subtler campaign image. He notes her bread-bag farm girl persona, her Sunday school teaching, and questions whether a shift toward the center would help in the general election against Bruce Braley. The piece weighs her national defense credentials as a possible edge if a security issue arises.
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