Life and death in Iowa cigarette tax debate
Scott Jamieson of Cedar Rapids, Horizons Inc., argues a higher cigarette tax is a public health issue that saves lives. He cites 5,500 smoker deaths and 40,000 teen initiation as reasons to raise the tax to $1 a pack, despite opposition from House Speaker Christopher Rants and others.
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Carole
Des Moines
House
Christopher Rants
Iowa
Scott Jamieson
Cedar Rapids
Horizons Inc
The
Gazette
DNR
Lowa
Ron Andrews
Iowa Trappers Association
ISU Ecology
William Clark
Clark
Readers debate rain forest project and energy center proposal
A February letter argues diverting funds from a rain forest project to finance an energy research center at Coralville as a potential nation leading site. The letter touts energy independence and Iowa economic benefits from ethanol and biodiesel, urging lawmakers to consider the plan.
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Coralville
America
Iowa
Bev Bacon
Post
Education budget cuts threaten Iowa higher ed future
Krystal Garringer and Richard Obersoels urge lawmakers to boost funding for ISU UNI and Iowa, arguing the House Appropriations Committee budget is inflating costs and fails to cover inflation. They warn current cuts erode education quality and economic development.
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Statehouse
Iowa
House of Representatives Appropriations Committee
ISU
UNI
Krystal Garringer
Cedar Rapids
Conservatives urged to prove aid to the poor in letter
A March 9 letter argues conservatives must show they will raise the minimum wage and fund employer health care gaps. The writer contends liberals favor government aid while conservatives rely on individuals and local groups. Alan Perkins calls for action by state and federal politicians.
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Iowa
Alan Perkins
Cedar Rapids
Brokeback Mountain
Hollywood
George Clooney
Urge leaders to cease funding for Iraqi war
Community voices call for immediate withdrawal of all U S military forces and bases from Iraq and redirection of funds to multinational and Iraqi civil agencies for reconstruction. The appeal links the death of Tom Fox to a push for peaceful nonviolent action and global peace efforts.
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Tom Fox
Iraq
Fox
U.S
Congress
John Gruber-Miller
Mount Vernon
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