Call for federal shield law to protect journalistic sources
Guest editorial argues for a national shield law to safeguard reporters confidential sources amid the Obama administration AP phone record subpoenas. It notes broad searches risk public trust, urges judicial oversight, and endorses the Free Flow of Information Act to balance national security with press freedom.
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Johnson County SEATs service changes eyed by council
Readers discuss SEATS service cuts and half fares in Iowa City Johnson County, noting a June 4 meeting to vote on an agreement. Critics say Sunday service elimination and fare cuts proceed without public input while door to door service remains.
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Iowa City Council
Matt Hayek
Chris O'Brien
Iowa City
Harry Olmstead
National Association of Letter Carriers
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U.S. Postal Service
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Community Services Department
United States
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Chartbook highlights health care cost and quality in Iowa
Paul Pietzsch outlines the Health Policy Corporation of Iowa chartbook on the quality and financial performance of Iowa's health industry. The report presents trends, transparency aims, and calls for better cost data and public information while noting variability in care quality and the need for action steps.
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Iowa
American Enterprise Group
CDS Global
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Iowa Bankers Insurance and Services
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Hpci.org
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