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Editorials

Resources to encourage your students in STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education is important because it spreads through almost every part of our lives. By exposing students to STEM and giving them opportunities to explore STEM-related concepts, they may develop a passion for it and hopefully pursue a job in a STEM ...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus (1897)

In 1897, Dr. Philip O'Hanlon, a coroner's assistant on Manhattan's Upper West Side, was asked a question by his then eight-year-old daughter, Virginia, which many a parent has been asked before: whether Santa Claus really exists. O'Hanlon deferred. He suggested Virginia wrote asking the ...

On the Stump: Politics 2017

WASHINGTON? Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee reaction to tax bill:"When House Republicans say 'Merry Christmas,' apparently it's only to millionaires, billionaires, and large corporations," said DCCC spokesperson Rachel Irwin."This tax scam is loaded up with special interest ...

Project 60, Report Card, to use social media

It's been a bit since the last column. It seems to go that way once you get past October with all of the holidays. So this column is a little bit of everything.Thanks to those of you who came out to our Project 60 event. We had, by our estimate, around 220 of you attending and it was great to ...

Question and Answer: Foreign Investments

Q: Why are you calling for new oversight of foreign investments and acquisitions of U.S. companies?A: As a U.S. Senator, it's my job to look out for America's interests, especially when long-term economic prosperity and national security are at stake. For more than 241 years, America's system ...

A cure for America’s diabetes crisis: Early education

The greatest health threat to America's youth isn't opioid addiction or cancer - it's diabetes.The number of children and teens diagnosed with type 2, so-called "adult" diabetes increased 5 percent every year between 2002 and 2012.The disease dooms millions of Americans to early deaths. ...

Drug makers are leading the way on research and development

Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.Drug companies are determined to ...

Right back in business on license plates

Not too long ago the State of Iowa restricted what could be included on vehicle license plates.The restriction, if recalled correctly, was, at least in part, in response to problems law enforcment was encountering in determining the license plate information while making a traffic stop.Really, ...

Question & Answer: Federal Judiciary

Q: How is the federal judiciary unique from the legislative and executive branches of government?A: Our nation's founders designed the three branches of the federal government with the premise that they function "of, by and for the people," each authorized with special responsibilities ...

Drug makers are leading the way on research and development

Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.Drug companies are determined to ...