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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Guest opinion: Why do Iowans re-elect fiscally irresponsible U.S. representatives and senators?

Guest opinion: Why do Iowans re-elect fiscally irresponsible U.S. representatives and senators?

May 12, 2016

America’s current federal debt exceeds $19.1 trillion (www.us-debt-clock.org). To get rid of this debt, which is owned by you and me, each person in the USA must pony up $60,000. President Obama and...

Maintain confidence in international markets

Maintain confidence in international markets

August 27, 2015

As is evident by the past six days of slumps in the stock market, the economy of the United States is globalized. Changes in the markets of countries around the world have profound impacts on the economy...

How inflation, rising wages moderate the economy

How inflation, rising wages moderate the economy

August 5, 2015

Last week, the Associated Press reported that inflation is beginning to hit the United States. It has taken a while, but following the “Great Recession” of the late 2000s, historically low inflation...