Vernon trade stance in IA 1st District race contrasts with Blum
In Iowa 1st District, Republican Rod Blum and Democrat Monica Vernon both tout trade, but Vernon opposes the TPP as written, arguing it harms Americans while seeking fair, broadly beneficial trade. She warns against NAFTA-like losses and offshore incentives, favoring a level global playing field for U.S. workers and firms.
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Health care reform lowers uninsured rate nationwide and in Iowa
The US Census Bureau reports that uninsured Americans fell by about four million from 2014 to 2015 as private and government coverage rose. Iowa joined five states under 5 percent uninsured, with the Iowa Health and Wellness plan expanding Medicaid for adults up to 133 percent of poverty.
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Coralville tightens short term rentals and adds hotel tax
Coralville City Council approved an ordinance requiring short term rentals under 90 days to undergo rental inspections, be owner occupied, and have the owner present with renters. The measure also adds a 7 percent hotel motel tax for stays up to 30 days, aligning with hotels. The plan accompanies a $12 million Iowa Arena project funded by state and local taxes, with architecture services contracted to JLG Architects.
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