Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic thanks supporters
John S. Westefeld bids farewell as chair of the Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic board and thanks the community for supporting its mission to provide care for the uninsured in Johnson County. The clinic relies on 250 volunteers and staff led by Executive Director Barbara Vinograde and Medical Director Dr. Cecilia Norris, offering over 5000 visits and care across medical and dental services including diabetes prevention and pediatric dental care.
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Great Experiment in Democracy Meets Real World Limits
A Cedar Rapids letter questions if democracy can function like a business and critiques Donald Trump as a leader. Ambrose Lawson predicts his failure could elevate his predecessor. The piece then praises an Honor Flight from May 24, describing a moving welcome at Washington DC and Arlington events, with veterans and volunteers expressing gratitude.
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Public broadcasting funding in the United States compared with Europe
A Ball State University professor argues against cutting public television funding. He notes U S per capita support is about $2 while nations like Norway spend $134, France $54 and Italy $28. He warns cuts hit small markets hardest and stresses public broadcasting as a national treasure.
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ACA fallout deepens as CBO estimates 23 million lose coverage
Mary Sanchez notes the CBO's ruling on the American Health Care Act and the political clash surrounding it. She highlights a Kansas City booklet of personal health stories that illustrate affordable care struggles and the risk to vulnerable families if reform stalls.
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