Shifting the cost of workplace injuries in Iowa
Saffin Parrish-Sams argues against House Study Bill 169 in Iowa, warning it would loosen employer and insurer control over workers compensation. She cites denials of treatment for Leandra Haughey, calls for reform to protect injured workers, and notes ProPublica findings on nationwide cuts.
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Leandra Haughey
Marshalltown
Leandra
Iowa
ProPublica
Saffin Parrish-Sams
Iowa Association For Justice
Community letters target Ernst roundtable in Maquoketa
A letter from Cedar Rapids critics recounts a veterans roundup at Maquoketa with 300 attendees where only veterans spoke. The writers urge broader constituent access and accountability from Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Rod Blum, noting scattered unanswered calls and questioning future outreach.
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Joni Ernst
Maquoketa
Cedar Rapids
Rod Blum
Guest column on UN work and global aid from Jeremy Brigham
The author recalls teaching and advising roles at Kirkwood and the University of Iowa. He reflects on UN agencies such as UNDP UNICEF UNHCR and ILO and their impact in developing nations, refugee camps, and child labor reduction. He notes Israel and its occupied territories tour and U.N.RWA support for Palestinians. He urges continued U.S. support for the UN to foster global goodwill.
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FB United Nations Association
Kirkwood
Egypt
Turkey
Kenya
South Africa
Indonesia
East Timor
Nigeria
Mexico
Benin
Central African Republic
Center For Human Rights
University of Iowa
China
Trinidad and Tobago
Europe
South America
Asia
Africa
U.N
U.N. Development Agency
Unicef
U.N. High Commission For Refugees
International Labor Organization
ILO
League of Nations
Universal Postal Union
Israel
Occupied Territories
U.N. Relief and Works Agency
Palestine
Jordan
Syria
Lebanon
United States
U.S
Wrong on wolf and bear hunts by Kathleen Parker
Kathleen Parker argues against overturning a rule that bans baiting trapping and denning of bears and wolves in Alaska refuges. She condemns House Joint Resolution 69 backed by Alaska’s delegation as anti wildlife, anti humane and harmful to tourism and ecosystem diversity, urging senators to keep the rule.
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Ashington
U.S
House of Representatives
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Alaska
Senate
Don Young
Lisa Murkowski
Dan Sullivan
Young
GOP
Wildlife Agency
Department of Fish and Game
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Kathleen Hall
Iowa State Association of Auditors
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Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Jeremy Brigham
The
United Nations
Linn County
Kathleen Parker
Kathleenparker
Washpost.com
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