Property, markets and bias in higher education
James Huffman argues that liberal dominance in colleges skews understanding of private property and markets. He cites Wesleyan University plans to teach property and free enterprise topics while calling for affirmative action for conservatives. He praises Roth for recognizing the issue and notes practical teaching challenges ahead. James Huffman is dean emeritus at Lewis & Clark Law School.
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Roth
Academy
Wesleyan
James Huffman
Lewis & Clark Law School
Portland
Ore
InsideSources.com
Community letters criticize Rod Blum for town hall attendance
The letter argues Rep. Rod Blum lacked courage by attending town halls and calls for backing a health care plan that helps constituents. It compares Blum to Grassley and Ernst and says donations do not buy votes, labeling attendance as disregard.
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Rod Blum
Washington
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Blum
Go Hawks Go a Short Note on a Town Hall
Roger Kistler Olin notes that at a May 9 town hall hosted by Rep Rod Blum in Cedar Rapids jeering during the Pledge and anthem and rough remarks about clergy occurred. He suggests a brief message like Go Hawks to convey the point without a full article.
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The
Gazette
U.S
Rod Blum
Johnson Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Blum
Roger Kistler Olin
Country over party both ways in Trump era column
David Harsanyi argues that insisting on country over party can backfire when used to push impeachment. He questions rush to judgement on Russia probe, cites Mueller, and warns hysteria risks trust in institutions while urging evidence before conclusions. The Federalist senior editor frames cautious approach to impeachment debates.
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Donald Trump
Paul Manafort
Mike Flynn
Trump
Russia
Time Magazine
White House
St. Basil’s
AHCA supports Iowa coverage amid Obamacare collapse
U S Representative Rod Blum writes that the House passed the AHCA to fix Obamacare amid rising Iowa premiums and insurer pullouts. He argues preexisting conditions protections stay and explains CBO projections on coverage, Medicaid changes, and reforms not included. Blum says compromise is needed to improve options for 2018 and beyond.
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House of Representatives
House
Iowa
AHCA
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
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