Pay-for-delay harms consumers and calls for action
Sonia Ashe argues pay-for-delay keeps generic drugs off the market, raises costs for consumers and taxpayers by billions yearly, and urges passage of FDA reform bills in Congress. She cites FTC findings, the Cipro example, and bipartisan support for the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act and FAIR Generics Act.
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Humanities vital to future, argues James Cuno column
The James Cuno guest column defends humanities and social sciences amid rising tuition and STEM emphasis. He cites a commission report noting reduced federal funding and low literacy benchmarks, urging balanced funding to foster creativity, communication and democratic participation. He cites Steve Jobs as example of arts alongside sciences.
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Branstad pushes tax change to level online sales burden
In a June article Gov. Branstad seeks to collect Iowa sales tax on online or cross state purchases to level competition. He claims added revenue would fund tax relief. A reader argues for drastic sales tax reduction to boost in state shopping and questions border security. Palmer Holden, Iowa City.
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DOMA struck down by Supreme Court in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court ruled DOMA unconstitutional and barred the federal government from denying equal benefits to legally married same sex couples in states like Iowa. The decision, a 5-4 split, marks a major advance for equality though justices punted on California Prop 8, delaying a nationwide ruling.
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