Nuclear energy debate fuels editorials and MidAmerican ties
The Gazette cites Greenpeace veteran Moore arguing nuclear power as vital for a clean energy future while noting MidAmerican Energy’s proposed legislation to recover plant costs. Critics fear higher customer bills. Moore notes long term cost, waste recycling options, and improved safety.
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Crop insurance saves taxpayers money in farming relief
A letter argues crop insurance reduces disaster bill outlays and lowers federal spending. It cites 2011 Iowa data showing farmers spent 444 million on 124000 policies with only 15000 indemnities, and notes dramatic cuts in farm programs as insur ance use rises. It criticizes Environmental Working Group for opposing crop insurance and defends its role for American farmers.
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Romney comments expose empathy gap in campaign message
Kathleen Parker argues Mitt Romney's remarks about the 47 percent reveal a cyborg-like focus on numbers over people. The piece contrasts Romney's pragmatism with a call for a caring, human approach and stresses voters crave empathy from a president.
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Judge hunters target Wiggins in Iowa judicial race
Opinion piece notes No Wiggins bus campaign to oust Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins over his 2009 same sex marriage ruling while Yes Iowa Judges backs retention. Cites Judicial Performance Evaluation, calls merit selection last line of defense, and affirms marriage equality remains law.
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