Grassley warns of fiscal crisis and sequester fallout
In a column Chuck Grassley argues Washington’s mismanagement drives deficits, sequester cuts hit March 1, and debt rises beyond safe levels. He cites CBO projections of debt held by the public at 73 to 76 percent of GDP through 2023, urging real spending reforms and opposing new tax hikes.
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Debates on Contraception and Rights Spark Public Letters
Readers argue over subsidized birth control as a fiscal and health issue. They cite Brookings Institute findings on costs and savings, and discuss Second Amendment defense, faith, and climate advocacy. The letters praise activists who traveled to Washington to protest climate change and urge action by leaders.
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Jim Inhofe
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Two Sides of the Children Debate On Safety
Lenore Skenazy argues that fear and overregulation hurt children's play while Illinois officials push to keep schools voting sites closed amid Sandy Hook fears. Britain’s Health and Safety Executive meanwhile urges focusing on real risk over worst-case scenarios to preserve safe, beneficial play.
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Lori Bears remembered for advocacy and courage in Iowa City
Lori Bears, an Iowa City civic advocate who served on multiple boards including Arc of Johnson County and the Johnson County Mental Health Planning Council, died at age 50. A Democrat and fighter for rights, she challenged bias, filed a Civil Rights Commission complaint, and inspired others with humor and resilience.
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