A new national report (compiled by the Pew Hispanic Center) is saying that one out of every 15 children born …
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A new national report (compiled by the Pew Hispanic Center) is saying that one out of every 15 children born …
As we witness the alleged crimes of Charles Rangel and Maxine Waters and the acknowledged crimes of Treasury Secretary Tim …
In 2008, a majority of Americans voted for change. We have since seen a quadrupling of the federal deficit, health …
Sit, relax, watch some television: “Wipeout” – Families get sucker punched, soaked and slammed against giant balls. “Gates” – Drama …
Iowans should thank Director Richard Leopold of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for insisting that our state BE protected …
So what has Congress been doing lately to “promote the general welfare?” Too many members, one of our senators included, …
Leonard Pitts’ column (Aug. 8) on author Anne Rice’s decision to “quit Christianity” yet remain committed to Christ really resonated …
I have been a working person all my life. As I look forward to the next election, why would I …
President Lyndon Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law 45 years ago. Because of this law, older Iowans have …
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi promised to drain the swamp in the House of Representatives. When she did, …
In her Aug. 8 letter, Kay Erenberger wrote ominously about the dangerous, predatory peregrine falcon, and asked others to write …
Leonard Pitts’ column (Aug. 8) on author Anne Rice’s decision to “quit Christianity” yet remain committed to Christ really resonated …
Leonard Pitts’ column (Aug. 8) on author Anne Rice’s decision to “quit Christianity” yet remain committed to Christ really resonated …
The Aug. 7 article by Froma Harrop titled “The real illegal immigration story behind rhetoric” was good except for one …
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