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The Troops need us
This is an essay, sent to the Journal-Express by the White House, which will appear in the Sept. 3 USA Today. It is authored by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden.
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This Labor Day, Celebrate Iowa’s Right to Work Law
Labor Day is here. As the summer winds down, and fall begins to slowly fulfill its promise of cooler weather, so political campaigns all across Iowa are beginning to heat up.
- Common sense, decency and Respect
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McKinley's Memos
July 1 marked the beginning of the new year in state government. If you were expecting a giant ball to drop in Times Square, a midnight smooch with that special someone or a reason to pop open a bottle of champagne, you probably are feeling a bit disappointed right now.
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Use technology to fix Congress
I’ve done it. I was sitting in my recliner when I, a humble, Midwestern news editor, devised an idea that can save the United States of America. That idea is to utilize technology and keep all United States Senators and members of the House of Representatives at home.
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McKinley's Memos
Not only have Iowans witnessed hefty increases in state spending, the unemployment rate and property taxes during the last few years, but we have seen an alarming spike in public debt.
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In the House of Wood
I traveled to Cedar Falls on Tuesday to listen to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.
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Iowa needs energy
Iowa needs energy.
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Response from the Right
I’m responding to the editorials written by Mrs. Van Zante and Mrs. Martin who wrote in opposition to the fine editorial Steve Woodhouse wrote about a month ago.
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A Mother's Day gift
With Mother’s Day on Sunday, I’m going to fill another of my mother’s wishes here now.
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