Iowa's Brain Gain Efforts to Retain and Attract Talent
Robert N. Downer of the Iowa Board of Regents argues for stronger statewide linking of students, graduates, and job opportunities to curb brain drain. He highlights Iowa as a top importer of first year college students and outlines initiatives like the Iowa Learns Council and the Workplace Learning Connection to boost economic development and retain educated youth.
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Iowa
National Center For Higher Education Management Systems
Boulder
Colo
University of Iowa
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Iowa Learns Council
Business, Labor, Ed
Ucation
ISU
Board of Regents
Medicare reform pressure and political critique
A reader letter from Ted Stacey of Cedar Rapids questions Medicare cost estimates and ethics actions by Tom Scully, cites GAO findings on a $84,933 repayment, references FOIA disputes, and attacks party positions and Michael Moore’s film Stolen Valor. He also vows to challenge Democratic and Bush policies while urging accountability and reform.
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General Accounting Office
Tom Scully
Scully
Congress
Associated Press
Health and Human Services Department
Abbott Laboratories
Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Caremark Rx
Tommy Thompson
Secretary of Health of Human Services
House
Ethics Committee
Tom DeLay
Michigan
DeLay
John Kerry
Ted Stacey
Cedar Rapids
Bush’s pro life rhetoric questioned in Iowa readers
Iowa City reader Niki Neems argues President Bush’s words on life clash with actions in the Middle East and his support for the death penalty, labeling his stance hypocritical and urging reflection on policy.
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Bush
Middle East
Niki Neems
Iowa City
Bush rallies silence dissent and loyalty oaths criticized
A reader condemns President Bush for curbing free speech at campaign events and requiring loyalty oaths. The letter contrasts Kerry supporters at a Tipton town hall with alleged coercive tactics and accuses Bush and Cheney of misleading claims about small business tax impact. The writer urges voters to back Bush for strong leadership.
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Bush
John Kerry
Kerry
Tipton
The
Washington Post
Cheney
IRS
Unique Perspective on Voting for Iowans with Disabilities
Nancy Sayres argues that democracy thrives when all citizens vote, noting 400000 voting age Iowans with disabilities and a history of underrepresentation. She urges registration, access to information on candidates, and active participation in the November 2 election to influence policy on health, education, and services. Sayres and her role with the Southern Prairie Area Education Agency and the Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council are identified.
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Nancy
Nancy Sayres
Mystic
The
Southern Prairie Area Education Agency
Governor’s
Developmental Disabilities Council
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Coe
Cornell
Mount Mercy
National Center For Public Policy and Higher Education
Robert N. Downer
State Board of Regents
Robert N Downer
Jim Leach
Dave Franker
Gore
al Gore
Iraq
Democratic National Committee
Michael Moore
Dick Cheney
John Edwards
Edwards
Kim Il Sung
North Korea
Kish Limbaugh
United Skates
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