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New Iowa law flouts U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause

Rick Morain: Two lawsuits argue a new Iowa law (SF 2340) intrudes on the federal government's power to set immigration policy.

Congress finally approves foreign aid package

Rick Morain: With all four Iowans voting in favor, the U.S. House belatedly approved aid for nations and peoples that desperately need it.


Proposed constitutional amendment is undemocratic

Rick Morain: If the amendment passes, just 34 Iowa House members or seventeen senators could block a tax bill that most legislators support.

Climate change drives up homeowners' insurance costs

Rick Morain faced a 50 percent premium increase for homeowners' insurance. He was shocked to learn the cause of the rate hike.

Opinion: Insurance may force us to deal with climate change - Cherokee Chronicle Times