Embryonic stem cell focus hijacks research debate
A guest column from Iowa stem cell leaders argues embryonic research dominates the field despite ethical concerns. They claim NIH bias and political influence hinder adult stem cell work and market potential while highlighting their own progress in induced pluripotent cells and genetic-disease models.
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National Institutes of Health
NIH
Tom Harkin
Drona
Iowa
ASCR
Barack Obama
John Paul II
Harkin
John Paul II Institute
University of Michigan Center For Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Laboratory
Ann Arbor
Mich
Which political party will best serve us all
Joe Zajicek of Iowa City asks which party will serve voters best. He argues Americans should study the Constitution and Bill of Rights and questions the 17th Amendment while expressing skepticism about federal power and Senate partisanship.
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Joe Zajicek
Iowa City
Senate
Chuck Grassley
Letters rally to push state control and public safety
An Iowa City reader urges opposition to a 21 ordinance amid concerns about youth binge drinking and downtown safety. The letter cites ambulance calls, costs, and reputational impact while linking UI and local life to the university. A separate note urges extending the child tax credit to aid low income families and reduce future crime.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
University of Iowa
Big Ten
Tom
Karen Casavant
Grassley and Harkin Preserve Iowa Financial Regulation
Senators Grassley and Harkin worked across party lines to remove proposed SEC rules from a financial reform bill. They kept regulation of annuities with Iowa authorities, benefiting Iowa’s financial services industry and investors nationwide.
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Chuck Grassley
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Securities and Exchange Commission
Voters consider Grassley record and a Linn County treasurer pick
A campaign message criticizes Sen. Chuck Grassley for unfunded bills and deficits while urging a vote for Roxanne Conlin for U S senator. It also promotes Sharon Gonzalez for Linn County treasurer, highlighting her 30 years in the Treasurer’s Office and plans to modernize tax collection and combine departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxanne Conlin
U.S
Chuck Grassley
A-Iowa
Grassley
Gerald L. Kuhl
North Liberty
Sharon Gonzalez
Linn County
Michael Stevenson
Gonzalez
Child tax credit tied to reduced crime rate
Iowa Fight Crime group urges Sen Grassley to extend the child tax credit citing Census poverty data. They argue poverty links to higher crime and aim to help low income families stay afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Iowa
Fight Crime
Chuck Grassley
Congress
Grassley lauded by Iowa business owner in election letter
A small Iowa employer argues Chuck Grassley remains in touch after 35 years in Washington, praising his accessibility, business insight, and understanding of agricultural trade policy. The letter contrasts Grassley with Roxanne Conlin and asks if she feels the same about Tom Harkin.
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Roxanne Conlin
Washington
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Grassley
Conlin
Tom Harkin
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