Bakken pipeline risks demand full Corps EIS in Iowa
Ed Fallon argues the Bakken pipeline threatens farmland and water in Iowa and beyond and that the Army Corps must prepare a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement. He cites concerns from the Interior Department and EPA, tribal groups, and Standing Rock, urging the president to require thorough review.
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Editorial mocks campaign chaos and calls for term limits
The April 24 cartoon by Joe Heller sums up a noisy presidential race and Citizens United concerns. The letter praises Sen. Grassley for resisting election-year pressure while defending the Senate’s advice and consent role and the integrity of the nomination process.
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Trump’s woman card moment exposes GOP war on women
Kathleen Parker argues that Trump’s comments on Clinton and women reveal deeper party attitudes. The piece notes Romney’s 47 percent remark doomed his bid and contrasts it with Trump escaping Republican scrutiny. It envisions a Donna Trump scenario to critique gendered politics and voter bias.
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Water quality debate ends session with no consensus
Iowa lawmakers fail to agree on a plan to finance water quality efforts as the 2016 session ends. Gov Branstad criticizes Senate Democrats for burying a House backed measure while House Republicans push funding via gambling tax revenues and a sales tax extension. Critics warn delaying action raises long term costs and hurts tourism, public health, and safe water.
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