Farm bill turmoil exposes Iowa's broken Congress
The Gazette examines the narrow House vote against a farm bill, its impact on SNAP rules, and August recess timing. It argues for up-or-down votes, broader debate, and accountability as lawmakers face petitions from Iowa constituents.
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U.S. House
Congress
Chuck Grassley
Senate
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House Freedom Caucus
Dave Loebsack
Rod Blum
David Young
Steve King
Blum
Freedom Caucus
Washington, D.C
Community letters urge Heckroth and Caligiuri in Iowa race
Readers advocate Thomas Heckroth in the June 5 Democratic primary for Congress urging protection of Social Security higher minimum wage and stronger unions. Write in Ginny Caligiuri in the Republican primary endorsing traditional values service members and business experience.
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Rod Blum
Congress
Charles
David Koch
Koch Brothers
Blum
Citizens United
Heckroth
Tom Harkin
Department of Labor
Ginny Caligiuri
Iowa
Gressional
Caligiuri
Working From Home In Your Own House?
Goldman cites Forbes and a 2016 Gallup poll noting many Americans work from home. He lists seven tips including legality, insurance, a proper home office, possible tax changes, balancing work and family, technology, and minimizing distractions.
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Gallup
Wendy Helfenbaum
IBM
Best Buy
Sos
Home Office Management Experts
Power Rangers
Crisis voices from a student on gun violence in America
Maia DeGrazia, a student at Iowa City West High School, writes of fear after a Texas school shooting, arguing lax gun laws fuel domestic terrorism and urging action beyond thoughts and prayers. She reflects on personal death wishes and the need to preserve voices through posthumous words.
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America
Maia DeGrazia
Iowa City West High School
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