Iowa energy workforce urges steady policies for future power growth
Kimberly Dickey, project director at NextEra Energy Resources and Iowa farmer, recounts a Capitol Hill trip with energy sector colleagues. She met Sen. Joni Ernst and Sen. Chuck Grassley and advocates a balanced All-of-the form energy strategy including wind solar storage nuclear and natural gas to grow demand, create jobs, and fund schools. She stresses long term policies to support investment and rural economies.
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Community Letter on Bayer Cancer Gag Act and Farm Policy
Larry Ginter Rhodes discusses Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and the 1980s farm crisis. He decries Rep Dean Fisher for supporting a bill critics call the Cancer Gag Act, arguing Bayer profits clash with Iowans health and farmers rights, urging democratic engagement.
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Kennedy and Cassidy clash over vaccine panel and Trump ties
Froma Harrop argues RFK Jr seeks a clean sweep of vaccine advisers to restore public confidence in vaccine science. She notes Cassidy's resistance to Kennedy’s plan, his vote to confirm, and subsequent bid to slow the ACIP shakeup amid Trump’s HHS choices. She warns of deaths and slowed medical progress from vaccine skepticism.
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Endowment tax hike threatens Grinnell and small colleges
Sheryl Walter argues that raising the endowment tax from 1.4 to 21 percent would slash aid at Grinnell College and many rural, small colleges, raising costs for 93 percent of students and risking their graduation prospects. She urges a Senate fix and an exemption for schools under 5,000 students.
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