What typhoon Haiyan victims need most
Column urges donors to avoid SWEDOW and instead give money to established agencies with on the ground access. It warns against unwanted goods delaying aid and harming local economies, and stresses funding organizations already operating in the Philippines.
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Eliminate exemptions, push tax reform says Iowa banker leader
John Sorensen of Des Moines argues in a guest column that the national debt requires broader tax reform. He targets the credit union and Farm Credit System exemptions noting large credit unions pay no income tax, while Farm Credit funds amenities and high profits. He cites surveys showing Iowa support for ending these exemptions. He is president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association.
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Free market urged for health care reform in Iowa letters
A Republican candidate urges free market solutions to health care costs while criticizing Sebelius and Obamacare. A reader defends Iowa Juvenile Home staff amid Des Moines Register critiques, calling for balanced coverage. The Community Concert series resumes at the Paramount with the Italian Saxophone Quartet.
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E-cig ban push faces foggy case in Iowa politics
Iowa Attorney General Miller urges a ban on e-cigarette sales to minors and to tax and include vaping in the Smokefree Air Act. Governor Branstad expresses interest as legislators weigh age limits and indoor restrictions amid uncertain safety data and potential secondhand exposure.
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