By Ben Rogers —– I believe an important function of government is ensuring people with mental illnesses and disabilities receive …
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By Ben Rogers —– I believe an important function of government is ensuring people with mental illnesses and disabilities receive …
By Deborah D. Thornton —- Long-term Iowa-state-government fiscal health should concern all Iowans. While Gov. Terry Branstad and the House …
By Sen. Chuck Grassley —- During the tugs of war that crop up in Washington during political debates and policymaking, …
By Sen. Tom Harkin —- In the wake of recent Senate action to restore the Senate practice that the president’s …
By Richard Trumka and Ken Sagar —- Last month, we saw Washington at its worst. Republican leaders, including Rep. Tom …
By Carletta Knox-Seymour —- I feel it is important to use multiple methods as needed in order to keep residents …
By Ralph Russell —- During the campaign, I have heard numerous complaints from residents regarding the lack of communication on …
By Susie Weinacht —- Communication is critical to building trust. The concerns I hear most aren’t about fraud or corruption. …
By Chuck Swore —- As a member of the current Cedar Rapids City Council, I did support the extension of …
By Mohammed Farraj Alshehri —- The U.S.-Saudi relationship has been founded on mutual respect, since the reign of King Abdulaziz …
By Shannon Krone —– Remember the line “keeping up with the Joneses”? Well, today, the “Joneses” are just trying to keep …
By Patrick S. Jury —- As Congress contemplates comprehensive tax reform, Iowa bank lobbyists see a great opportunity to feather …
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