Skipping Iowa as a presidential strategy debated
The Gazette argues Iowa caucuses remain central to vetting GOP hopefuls despite criticisms of Iowa’s demographics and social issues. It predicts candidates cannot skip Iowa without risking a flawed race and notes voters beyond New Hampshire will judge its relevance as the primary cycle progresses.
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Iowa
Utah
Jon Huntsman
Huntsman
Barack Obama
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Tap students for bugler duties across veterans events
A reader urges tapping local schools and colleges to supply buglers for Memorial and Veterans days and funerals. Suggestions include a one year rotation, proper attire, and honorary memberships to involve students and reduce shortages.
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American Legion
Hilda Hendryx
Cedar Rapids
Iowans Debate Cards and Taxes in Local Opinion Pieces
Terry Cunningham of Iowa City argues against high banking profits and telemarketing tax schemes while urging action on Linn County option tax distribution and state policy. He questions unemployment cuts and local services, urging readers to contact officials and express concerns.
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Linn County
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
House
Senate
Terry Cunningham
Iowa City
Controversy Persists Over Avastin Breast Cancer Use
U S Senator David Vitter and other critics attack FDA advisory panels over Avastin. The drug, costing about 90000 per year, shows no long term survival benefit for breast cancer and carries serious side effects. FDA decision expected in September amid European regulator shifts and insurer implications.
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Louisiana
David Vitter
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Avastin
Genentech
Roche
European Commission
Kay Granger
Germany
France
U.S
Granger
Europe
Students urge education funding during Iowa Senate hearing
University of Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI students spoke at a Senate Education Committee hearing about budget cuts and tuition. ECGPS leaders and recent grads criticized some legislators for dismissing student voices while urging continued engagement in state education policy.
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Senate Education Committee
University of Iowa
Iowa State
University of Northern Iowa
Shawn Hamerlinck
ECGPS
Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students
Iowa
Lyndsay Harshman
Carver College of Medicine
Michael
Lyndsay
ISU
UNI
Spencer Walrath
Jared Knight
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Jerry Fleagle
Iowa Grocery Industry Association
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Unincorporated
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Hiawatha
Robins
Fairfax
VAM Hattanosoa Times Free Press
The
Shartop
Projo
Providence Journal
Kelli Todd
Uiowa.edu
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