Will Ernst Represent Me as Senator Too
The writer, Rev. Mel Schlachter of Johnson County, Iowa, asks Senator Ernst if he will represent rural and farming constituents in the U.S. Senate. He stresses soil, water, air quality, climate science, homelessness, household wages, and meeting voters in Iowa or Washington. He invites coffee or lunch to discuss policy and notes his local church and community ties.
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Senate
Fair City
Washington, D.C
Mel Schlachter
Johnson County
Iowa River Friends
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Letters to the editor on peace symbol and political support
A reader challenges the peace symbol linking it to Che Guevara and protests, then lauds Road to Recovery volunteer work by a 67 year old Iowa resident. The letter also praises Congressman Dave Loebsack for bipartisanship, legislative actions, and assignment to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Fidel Castro
South
Central America
Vietnam
Ron Augustine Hiawatha
Cancer.org
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Founders would approve of voters meddling in Arizona districts
Noah Feldman argues the Arizona independent redistricting commission challenges the Framers intent and originalism. He contends the Constitution evolves with democracy and that referendums are a legitimate tool in state governance, despite political controversy. Feldman, a Harvard law professor and Bloomberg View columnist, notes the paradox of originalist constraints.
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James Madison
Supreme Court
Arizona
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U.S
Mississippi
Noah Feldman
Bloomberg View
Harvard
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Branstad urged to change law on medical marijuana in Iowa
In a candid editorial board interview Governor Branstad faces questions on education funding mental health reform and cannabis policy He argues for cautious change while critics say political winds favor broader reform A recent Iowa Poll shows rising support for medical marijuana and Democrats propose a regulated program with licensed producers and expanded qualifying illnesses
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Terry Branstad
California
Iowa
Colorado
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