Des Moines Visit Highlights Push for Higher Federal Minimum Wage
U S Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and Iowa lawmakers campaigned in Des Moines for a $10.10 per hour federal minimum wage by 2016. They toured Raygun in East Village with Senator Tom Harkin Representative Bruce Braley and State Senator Jack Hatch. Harkin supported a three year Iowa plan and warned of a filibuster risk while Braley urged restoring wages to boost local business and family stability. Perez and Harkin then traveled to Ottumwa Job Corps Center.
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Australia braces after possible MH370 beacon ping reported
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said authorities are hopeful but not certain a Chinese ship detected a ping in the Indian Ocean that could come from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Xinhua reported a patrol vessel picked up a signal, but officials warned there is no conclusive link to the missing Boeing 777.
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Medicare Advantage cuts decision due Monday in Iowa
Iowa seniors await Monday’s CMS decision on a proposed 1.9 percent cut to Medicare Advantage. The move, tied to ACA funding goals, faces opposition from Sen. Grassley while Sen. Harkin supports the plan as saving about 200 million and maintaining value for beneficiaries.
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