Children Poverty and Policy Questions Highlight Election Debate
The Count report shows one in five U S children in poverty with persistent poverty harming health education and development. It urges candidates to address reducing child poverty expanding health coverage and ensuring educational opportunities in Iowa and nationwide. Sheila Hansen and Mike Crawford lead Iowa groups urging dialogue this election year.
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America
United States
U.S
Congress
Iowa
Children’s Policy Coalition
Sheila Hansen
Every Child Counts
Mike Crawford
Iowa Child and Family Policy Center
Des Moines
Cfpclowa.org
Shansen
Cfpciowa
Romney speech criticizes job plans and Medicare stance
The writer disputes Medicare Advantage costs and defends Obama era changes to curb fund drains. They question Mitt Romney's ability to create 12 million jobs, argue for business-led growth with tax reform, and urge immediate action over long term promises.
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Advantage
Obama
Congress
Leland Belden
Alburnett
Mitt Romney
Romney
Proposals on voter ID spark debate and support for Mathis
A letter argues for photo ID to prevent ineligible votes while opposing discrimination. The writer endorses Liz Mathis for re election to Iowa Senate District 34 citing her focus on child welfare, day care, education, and community growth in Linn County.
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U.S
United States
Liz Mathis
Mathis
Iowa Senate
Linn County
Water bills look better when viewed as daily cost
Donna Carlson from Cedar Rapids argues that a two month water bill of 120 dollars breaks down to 60 per month or about 2 dollars per day. She contrasts this with buying bottled water and notes the value of having clean running water, recalling past lack of access and suggesting readers accept their bill.
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Donna Carlson
Cedar Rapids
Rebuilding New Orleans: futility and inland relocation
Ken Mote Robins argues New Orleans, built below sea level in a hurricane zone, will always flood. He questions spending billions on a city effectively underwater and suggests moving residents inland while using Mississippi River silt to raise the city’s level.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Ken Mote Robins
New Generation Voters Attend Ryan Rally in Cedar Rapids
Generation X voters and a 30 year old farmer assess Paul Ryan at a Cedar Rapids rally. They question his five point plan and Medicare ideas while noting the crowd’s age and desire for policy clarity. Critics label Ryan as spin and hype.
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Generation X
Paul Ryan
Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Winona Ryder
Ross
Rachel
Johnson Hall
Kirkwood
Lloyd Dobler
Kurt Cobain
Gen X
Brad Lewis
Jasmine Almonged
Fairfax
RNC
West Wing
Wisconsin
R&r
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