Editorial page highlights on protest, health, and organ restoration
The Gazette notes Patty Sourivong of Iowa City challenging Westboro protesters at military funerals and near services for her son Kampha Sourivong. It cites Iowa’s 500 foot protest rule as a constitutional compromise. It also reports colorectal cancer death declines in Iowa and Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre restoring a rare pipe organ console from the Mighty Wurlitzer.
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Patty Sourivong
Iowa City
Westboro Baptist Church of Kansas
Spc
Kampha Sourivong
Iraq
Patty
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Eavesdropping Probe at University of Iowa Sparks Disciplinary Review
University of Iowa officials disciplined two administrators after a complaint alleged a supervisor secretly monitored employees and patient confidentiality could be compromised. In Cedar Rapids a police chase ended when a squad car was struck by a train but no injuries occurred.
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University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
God
Janet Tomkins
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Debate and Budget Reflections
Readers argue for Medicare drug price negotiation to curb deficits referencing Newsweek and ProPublica pieces on Part D. They cite Sen. Grassley’s role, VA co-pays, and generic use, then shift to cautious budget cuts with Moody’s analysis and international outcomes, urging intelligent, gradual restraint.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Newsweek
G.W. Bush
David M. Walker
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
ProPublica
Sen. Grassley
Senate Finance Committee
Advice to hate groups and readers on SPLC report
The Southern Poverty Law Center tracks rising hate groups in the United States and notes their presence in Iowa. The piece argues that demographic change does not justify racism and urges readers to reject hateful beliefs and avoid embracing extremist ideas.
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Southern Poverty Law Center
United States
Iowa
Social Security isn't broken stop fixing it
Ron Johnson argues Social Security has run a $2.5 trillion surplus until this year and that deficits stem from mingling funds with other programs. He warns payouts will soon exceed income, demanding tax hikes or program cuts to repay IOUs. Iowa City.
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Ron Johnson
Iowa City
Obama the golfer not a president playing golf
A critical column argues Obama acts like an employee avoiding crisis duties, compares his style to Eisenhower, and accuses him of AWOL on budget Libya and rising gas prices while noting his fundraising focus and public golf habit.
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Obama
Russell Kirk
Dwight Eisenhower
George W. Bush
Bush
New York Times
White House
David Brooks
Brooks
Kennedy
Eisenhower
The
China
Hu Jintao
Tahrir Square
America
Ike
Libya
Gaddafi
Hussein
Arc promotes disability awareness and joining the effort
The Arc of East Central Iowa marks Mental Disabilities Awareness Month by launching a new logo and hosting the Arc March on April 2 at Lindale Mall. The chapter serves over 650 people in eight counties and invites volunteers, donations, and members to advocate for inclusion and continued public funding.
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Reagan
Arc
Iowa
Lindale Mall
Arceci.org
East Central
Delaine Petersen
Dpetersen
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