Branstad’s historic Iowa victory signals new term starts
The Gazette editorial lauds Governor Branstad for a sixth term, praising his record and urging bold governance. It notes bipartisanship on taxes and education, calls for a hybrid transportation funding plan, and questions commitment to water cleanup and broad public input as he governs.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Jack Hatch
Des Moines
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Cancer survivors urge more federal funding for research
Gary Streit of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network voices in Washington to Iowa lawmakers, pressing for increased funding for the National Cancer Institute and CDC prevention programs. He notes millions of survivors rely on federal support to drive breakthroughs and calls on readers to contact Congress through ACSCAN.
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Cedar Rapids
Veterans care ideas for returning service members
Readers share views on supporting veterans and families as Veterans Day nears. Submit by 5 p.m. today via thegazette.com or phone. include full name and city for publication consideration.
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No to pipeline despite front-page hype
Barbara Schlachter of Iowa City criticizes a Gazett e front-page piece on a Bakken pipeline, arguing it boosts profits and jobs for some while harming land and water, raises eminent-domain issues, and increases greenhouse gas emissions with little benefit to Iowans or future generations.
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Iowa
Barbara Schlachter
Iowa City
Ebola fear and politics clash over quarantines
Mary Sanchez argues officials mishandled Ebola quarantine cases, criticizing Gov. Christie and Gov. LePage for political theatrics. She notes Doctors Without Borders staff risk their lives, while medical professionals and judges favor science based rules. Calming public fear should guide policy.
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Doctors Without Borders
New Jersey
Chris Christie
Christie
Haci Hickox
Hickox
Sierra Leone
Maine
Paul LePage
Charles C. LaVerdiere
LePage
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Water education urges patience in improving quality
Jeff Pape argues water quality requires education and cooperation among agriculture, municipalities, and industry. Cites Hewitt Creek Watershed in Iowa as example where voluntary practices cut nitrogen and phosphorus with testing, grid sampling, and nitrate studies. He urges continued Nutrient Reduction Strategy efforts and time to measure true progress.
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Merle Ries
Jon Stravers
Hewitt Creek
Iowa
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