Iowa Voters Face Secretary of State Decision
A reader argues for Mary Ann Hanusa over Michael Mauro as Iowa secretary of state citing ethical concerns around Mauro and his brother, contrasting Hanusa’s background with public service, and urging a choice based on honesty and integrity amid high stakes. The letter also touches broader debates on Social Security privatization and Medicare Part D, linking them to fiscal policy.
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Iowa
Michael Mauro
Polk County
Mauro
Central Iowa
FBI
John
Mary Ann Hanusa
Hanusa
Council Bluffs
Bush
Chuck Grassley
Greg Ganske
Loebsack
Stem cell debate sparks Iowa expert critique of Nussle stance
Iowa City expert Gina Schatteman, associate professor at the University of Iowa, rebukes Jim Nussle for misrepresenting embryonic and adult stem cell research. She argues embryonic cells offer real cure potential, cites IVF embryos as a future source, and urges preservation of Social Security as Loebsack opposes privatization while urging Republicans to halt aggressive ads.
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University of Iowa
Jim Nussle
Chet Culver
Nussle
Gina Schatteman
Iowa City
Privatization Debate and Public Accountability in Government
The text argues for checks and balances on private power to prevent oligarchy and protect public goods. It contrasts deregulation with rising monopolies in utilities education and infrastructure and questions the costs of privatized services and roads. It cites forests highways and military support as areas where public funding and accountability matter.
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Mailer distorts Loebsack stance on Social Security taxes
A Republican mailer claims Democrat Dave Loebsack wants to raise Social Security taxes misrepresenting his position. It argues privatization harms nest eggs by 20 to 30 percent, citing Krugman and past Leach ideas, while the CBO shows solvency to 2052.
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Loebsack
Leach
Iowa
Republican Party
Jim Leach
Dave Loebsack
Princeton
New York Times
Paul Krugman
Linda Langston Spotlight Amid Iowa County Service
The letter praises Linn County Supervisor Linda Langston highlighting her humanitarian work with the Linn County Child Development Center and donations for families. It notes her leadership among supervisors nationwide and mentions a personal trip to a Hawaii convention as part of her public profile.
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Linn County
Public Safety
David Zahn
Linda Langston
Langston
Pedestrian Crosswalk Dispute on First Avenue
A Cedar Rapids reader vents frustration at bicyclists using a marked crosswalk for a trail on First Avenue. He argues ped signs bias pedestrians, urges cyclists to dismount, and calls for signs clarifying road rules. He condemns riders who curse drivers and speed into traffic.
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First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
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