Credit unions offer trusted, not for profit banking for Iowans
Patrick S. Jury argues the Wells Fargo settlement shows the value of member owned credit unions. He notes banks like Wells Fargo face large fines and remediation while Iowa credit unions save members money, earn trust, and provide competitive rates, urging officials to support credit union access for all Iowans.
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Iowa
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Towa
Congressman Rod Blum under fire over bipartisan claim in Gazette ad
Readers note Blum touts a bipartisan five year Highway Bill as proof of compromise yet records show he opposed HR 3038 on July 15 2015 and later backed a diluted HR 22. The piece contends his voting history and early opposition to Boehner reveal a more far right record than fellow Iowa Rep King.
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Rod Blum
Blum
Iowa
Paul Ryan
Steve King
House
John Boehner
Congress
Boehner
King
Verbal jab on political figures over time in Cedar Rapids
The message from Rich Zeis in Cedar Rapids contrasts past and present political scandals by claiming Nixon was ousted in 1974 for destroying evidence and lying, and asserting that Clinton would be sent to the White House in 2016 for similar acts. It mentions Monica Vernon and Sara Riley.
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Richard Nixon
White House
Hillary Clinton
Dakota Access Wins Iowa Pipeline Permit Amid Farm Harm Concerns
The Iowa Utilities Board sided with Dakota Access to allow a pipeline through prime farmland, citing a desire to avoid substantial harm. Critics argue profits trump soil, water, and landowner rights in the decision.
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Iowa Utilities Board
Dakota Access
Iowa
Future of Our Children and Environmental Collapse
The passage warns that future generations will face poisoned water, unusable land, stolen democracy, and coastal flooding caused by decisions prioritizing private profits. It argues that avoiding substantial harm to a corporation cannot justify such harm to descendants.
A Second Chance for Medicaid Reform
Guest column by Dave Jacoby urges bipartisan action after a flawed Medicaid change led to patient harm. He cites a 68 year old patient blocked from hospice and calls for a special session or bipartisan committee to fix the system and prevent further tragedies.
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MCO
House
Tax returns and vice presidents in presidential health worries
Harrop argues voters should demand Donald Trump’s tax returns over Clinton’s health. She notes the vice president would assume duties if a president is incapacitated, praising Tim Kaine and voicing doubts about Mike Pence. She cites Russia ties and past political risk signals.
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United States
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Mike Pence
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New York
Donald Trump Jr
Washington Post
Paul Manafort
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Sarah Palin
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