Senate trims social service bill differences in Iowa plan
Senate budget committee rejects house social services bill and advances a leaner package worth about 287 million dollars. Medicaid remains the largest program at 74 million with ADC funding cut by 500 thousand. Changes include dropping a second opinion rule for elective surgery and removing 750 thousand in Title XX funds. Dr Elmer Smith’s high salary amid partisan notes. Discussion expected next Tuesday.
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Senate Budget Committee
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House
Cedar Rapids
Area 10
Iowa
Department of Social Services
DSS
Elmer Smith
National Republican
Mary Louise Smith
Smith
William Palmer
One Indictment Returned by Linn County Grand Jury
Linn county officials report the grand jury met Tuesday and Wednesday and returned one indictment, its only action, Wednesday afternoon. State statute bars releasing information until the charged person is in custody. no arrest is expected immediately.
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Carter seeks government controls on recombinant DNA research
Washington AP reports the Carter administration urges government controls on recombinant DNA research after noting no reasonable alternative. Health Secretary Joseph Califano tells a senate subcommittee that continued research under strict safeguards will show whether restrictions must stay or could relax in the future amid concerns over potential new incurable diseases from genetic manipulation.
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Carter
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
Senate Health
China Says Nuclear Talks Have Limited Nothing
Hsinhua reports eight years of US Soviet arms talks have yielded no restraint. Both nations allegedly pursue the arms race while claiming negotiations, with each side seeking to limit the other yet expanding their own arsenals.
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Tokyo
United States
Soviet Union
Hsinhua
Meaning of the Cross explored by Monsignor Becker
Monsignor E J Becker of All Saints Church spoke at Holy Week services at First Presbyterian on the Cross. He contrasted Judas Peter and Pilate with modern life, urging reflection on personal motives and stating we are the eyes of Christ today. The Cross is a symbol of eternal victory and glory in heaven.
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All Saints Church
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Msgr. Becker
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Christ
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God
Pilate
Rhodes denounces free Capitol print shop rents
House Republican Leader John Rhodes says he is shocked that two congressional clerks operate million dollar print shops rent free on Capitol grounds. The shops run by Thomas Lankford and David Ramage profit from private operations while paying no rent or utilities, drawing taxpayer salaries.
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Rhodes
Congress
Thomas Lankford
David Ramage
Iowa Senate approves several bills on criminal code and education
In Des Moines the Senate passed SF318 clarifying the criminal code and SF329 fixing 1977 code gaps. Other measures include SF330 English and math testing for new teachers, SF331 mobile home park tenancy rules, SF332 electronic funds transfer for industrial loan companies, and SF333 mental health hospitalization changes. House actions include HF512 funding for public health services and SF235 allocations from fuel tax and IPERS funds. The session aims to ease medical malpractice costs and support budget items.
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Judiciary
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Department of Job Service
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