Time is right for Iowa to lead in health care costs fight
The Governor's Commission on Health Care Costs argues rising medical expenses harm the nation, driven by high utilization and insurer payments. It urges Iowa to adopt Commission recommendations through the Health Policy Corporation of Iowa to cut admission rates and reform reimbursement, making Iowa a national model.
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Governor’s Commission On Health
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Governor’s
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Iowa Governor Race Reflections on Religion and Politics
The piece contrasts Catholic candidates Roxanne Conlin and Terry Branstad in Iowa while tracing religion’s influence on elections since John F Kennedy's 1960 victory. It notes voters' prejudice lingers, taxes loom, and contrasts pro choice and Catholic doctrine on abortion.
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Roxanne Conlin
Terry Branstad
Iowa
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Radical Right in U.S. Politics EVP Abortion and School Prayer
The piece condemns the Moral Majority and Catholic-Protestant alliance led by figures like Jerry Falwell and Terry Branstad. It argues these groups aim to criminalize abortion, push prayer in schools, and teach creationism as science. It warns of threats to religious freedom and constitutional rights if they gain power.
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Jerry Falwell
U.S
Terry Branstad
Pope
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Helms
Radical Right
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Bronstad
Eastern Iowans invited to share brief observations
DeVere Hirt of Coralville retired in 1973 as a clerk typist with the VA Hospital. His background includes experience as a life insurance agent, county clerk of court, real estate dealer and IRS employee.
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DeVere Hirt
Coralville
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