Quotes Of The Week Highlights GOP And IVF Debate
A collection of quotes from Iowa political figures and others. Grassley defends IVF access while claiming Republican support. Hart criticizes abortion bans. Hinson thanks Trump for endorsement. Cedar Rapids mayor touts Cedar Crossing Casino plans. A Des Moines resident recalls recruitment by a conservative group.
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Iowa
Democratic Party
Rita Hart
Cedar Rapids
Tiffany O’donnell
Cedar Crossing
Joe Wiedersen
Des Moines
Inflation and politics in local letters mix with care
A reader argues inflation hurts households under the Biden administration with 2019 to 2024/26 figures and compounds. The letter also warns of a looming OB GYN shortage in Iowa due to a six week abortion ban, urging Democrats to win state legislature and federal office. It includes endorsements of Rep Hinson and mentions Cedar Rapids, Mount Vernon, and Mount Vernon residents.
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Biden/Harris
Mike Dulaney
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sarah Corkery
Congress
Mary Palmer
Mount Vernon
Hinson well known in district says constituent praises reach
A local resident commends Rep. Ashley Hinson for visiting all 22 counties in the 2nd District and engaging in multiple meetings this year. The speaker notes Hinson spends time in both rural and urban areas and remains knowledgeable on key issues.
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House Select Committee
United States
Ashley Hinson
Hinson
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Edgewood Road path upgrades praised by local rider
Richard Sprague notes bike paths take priority over road work on Edgewood Road from O Avenue NW to 16th Avenue SW. He cites eight to ten potential users for the new sidewalk along Edgewood Road south of O Avenue NW and questions Cedar Rapids daily traffic needs.
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Edgewood Road
O Avenue NW
16Th Avenue SW
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Richard Sprague
Army mission against hunger echoes WWII relief aid in France
William Lambers recalls U S soldiers in 1944 Marseille delivering 100000 cans of condensed milk and 3450 pounds of dried milk to infants as hunger followed liberation. He links these efforts to today’s crises in Sudan Gaza Ukraine and D R Congo urging renewed aid through World Food Program Save the Children Mercy Corps CARE UNICEF and others. Lambers notes USAID funding and bipartisan action to feed war victims and support global relief programs like Food for Peace and McGovern Dole.
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U.S
France
Europe
Parkman
Marseille
7Th Army
U.S. 7Th Army
America
Sudan
Chad
South Sudan
Haiti
Afghanistan
Gaza
D.R. Congo
Malawi
Yemen
Ethiopia
World Food Program
Save the Children
Mercy Corps
CARE
Catholic Relief Services
Unicef
USAID
Samantha Power
Bread For the World
Congress
Ukraine
Power
San
United States
Wartorn
U.S. Army
Insight & Books forum for Eastern Iowa readers
Insight and Books invites discussion from Eastern Iowans and the world. Submissions of letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words are welcome. Send to editorial thegazette.com or 116 Third Street.
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Insight & Books
Worl
Thegazette
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Donald Trump
Cedar River
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Arlington National Cemetery
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Women’s Health
Hellton
Ojoxess
Ramirez
Michaelpra
Mirez
Michael Ramirez
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
William Lambers
Army
U.N. World Food Program
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