Obama Promotes Wind and Ocean Energy in Newton Visit
President Obama unveiled a plan to develop renewable energy from wind wave and ocean currents on the outer continental shelf and urged a global climate effort. He highlighted advanced biofuels and a push for energy efficiency while locals noted the Maytag plant layoffs and the shift toward clean energy in Newton Iowa.
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Plan B decision spurs legal and political debate
Conservatives press the FDA after a judge ruled its birth control policy may have been driven by politics. The ruling directs the FDA to allow 17 year olds access once a formal request is filed and to review removing all age restrictions. Supporters say the move keeps science central while critics urge parental rights and minor safety concerns.
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Mold and Health Study Tracks Cedar Rapids Flood Homes
The study surveys 75 Linn County households including the Carneses who returned to their Palo home after the flood. Researchers test mold bacteria and other irritants while offering free home inspections for children with asthma and guidance on air quality and safety after the disaster.
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