Medical marijuana deserves cautious Iowa rules now
The Gazette urges Iowa to move toward medical marijuana with regulated use for patients in crisis while lawmakers seek careful crafting. The editorial notes strong public support, highlights risks to teens, suggests New Mexico as a viable model, and argues not to wait for broader legalization.
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Letters: Gamble talk and ACA hope spark信
A reader denounces casino greed and political double standards while praising the ACA after fear of medical costs eased. The letter also thanks Democratic lawmakers Dave Loebsack Bruce Braley and Tom Harkin and scolds Republicans for past insurance schemes.
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Questions rise over six month delay in Iowa football case
Reader questions delay in a William Lowe vs University of Iowa tort claim. They wonder if the Iowa Board of Appeals investigated, delayed, or ignored the case while noting prior coverage of sexual abuse reporting and the paper’s policy on graphic detail.
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Beverly Martin
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U.S. urged to craft new Syria aid strategy to curb Assad
Trudy Rubin argues Washington must break from hopes Moscow will mediate in Syria. A new humanitarian plan is needed as Assad's regime, with Russian backing, intensifies sieges and civilian casualties. Senators push for cross border aid and vetted opposition arms to halt civilian suffering.
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Robert Casey
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Iowa medical cannabis reform urged by Sen Bolkcom
Senator Joe Bolkcom argues for a strictly controlled medical cannabis program in Iowa to relieve suffering from epilepsy cancer PTSD HIV and multiple sclerosis. He cites states with programs and urges action in the 2015 session while criticizing current bans and fear in the legislature.
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Iowa
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Iowa Pharmacy Board
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