Iowa Faces Deep Medicaid Cuts Hit Mental Health Care
The Gazette editorial denounces Medicaid cuts that Iowa lawmakers back amid a national mental health care shortage. It notes Iowa’s high nonelderly Medicaid mental illness rate and warns the $625 billion ten year reduction will worsen patient care, bed shortages, and waiting lists, while tax cuts favor the wealthy.
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Community letter laments Cedar Rapids road neglect on 16th Avenue
Robert Tosh voices frustration over decades of poor Cedar Rapids street repairs between Wiley and Williams Boulevards on 16th Avenue SW. He cites slower action than West Post Road, accuses local leadership of misplaced priorities, and critiques the bottle and can tax as unnecessary.
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Wilson and Biden cover ups echo 1919 Wilson stroke
Cal Thomas compares the 1919 Wilson stroke cover up by Edith Wilson to modern claims about Joe Biden. He cites Edith Wilson carrying out presidential duties, staged appearances, and media silence as a parallel to today’s discussions of Biden’s health. He urges congressional hearings and accountability.
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Big Beautiful Bill sparks heated debates on taxes and Medicaid
The piece argues the Big Beautiful Bill would slash income and payroll taxes while cutting Medicaid and food aid, claiming savings from work requirements and ending energy incentives. It notes Medicaid reductions in Iowa could reach 64,000 to 107,000 enrollees, and references political quotes and budget analyses to assess impact.
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