Time to degree debated in humanities graduate programs
Officials note that extending time to degree to eight years in some programs is common while students argue quality and job placement matter more. A task force considers mentoring and funding to shorten durations, citing classics as a model with eight and a half years median.
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Ryan Watson
Morten Schlutter
Mary Depew
Jeske
Keller
Wallace Loh
Loh
Diane
Gazcomm.com
Nurse Practitioners Stand Their Ground In Doctor Shortage Debate
The piece contrasts nurse practitioners and doctors amid turf fights as patients seek care. It cites studies showing similar health outcomes after six months and notes NP advantages in listening, timely referrals, and longer exam times. Patient Joseline Nunez endorses NP care over rushed physician visits.
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American Medical Association
Chicago
Amanda Cockrell
Cockrell
U.S
Jack Needleman
University of California Los Angeles School of Public Health
Needleman
Iowa nurse practitioner calls for bigger role in care
Cedar Rapids reporter James Q. Lynch notes Rep. Linda Upmeyer and others discuss roles of nurse practitioners amid disputes over scope of practice and board rules. They urge collaboration between boards or legislative action to ensure patient safety and address provider shortages, especially in rural Iowa.
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Ha Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linda Upmeyer
R-Garner
State Boards of Nursing and Medicine
Kent Nebel
Iowa Board of Medicine
Nebel
Iowa
Upmeyer
Airlines pledge fades as carry on fees loom in politics
Six Democratic senators push legislation to tax carry on bag fees amid airline promises. Analysts doubt a strategy shift as carriers seek revenue, arguing travelers may tolerate higher base fares with continued fees.
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New York
Charles Schumer
New Hampshire
Jeanne Shaheen
Maryland
Ben Cardin
Minnesota
Amy Klobuchar
New Jersey
Robert Menendez
Frank Lautenberg
Ise
Schumer
Rose outlines federal priorities amid economy declines
U S Attorney General Eric Holder prompts districts to set goals. Iowa official Rose emphasizes targeting violent offenders, fraud and environmental crimes, nuisance felons, and ADA compliance. She cites Boosted fraud cases due to tough economy, mentions Rubashkin sentencing this week freeing up staff.
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Eric Holder
Justice Department
Rose
Iowa
Gazette
Patrie Bolden
Cedar Rapids
Bolden
Linn County
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