Senate weighs sweeping USPS reforms and near 11 billion buyouts
The Senate moves to vote on dozens of amendments to overhaul the Postal Service including funding for buyouts of hundreds of thousands of workers, potential six day delivery cuts, new service standards, and facility closures across hundreds of processing plants and over 2,000 post offices. Bipartisan talks show Lieberman backing the bill while McCain proposes a separate plan with a postal finances control board.
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Iowa colleges push to cut bottled water use on campuses
Iowa colleges and universities are distributing reusable bottles to new students, installing water refilling stations, and favoring water pitchers at meetings to reduce bottled water. Students drive efforts, seeking cheaper, greener options while facing vendor contracts that hinder full bans. University of Iowa sophomore Kelsey Zlever cites shifting focus to convenience and visibility to encourage behavior change.
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Obama to address student debt on Iowa visit
Obama plans to spotlight student debt during a University of Iowa stop on Wednesday. Nationwide debt has exceeded 1 trillion dollars as loan rates for subsidized Stafford Loans may double, affecting millions and raising average costs per borrower.
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