Welfare woes blamed on feds in 2003 Iowa report
State and federal officials offered little guidance on counting out of state welfare for new residents under Iowa's FIP. Internal DHS documents show Iowa halted tracking nearly two years earlier, citing federal ambiguity. DHS notes no evidence shows new Iowa residents exceeding time limits. Deb Bingaman calls it unlikely anyone exploited the data.
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Watch what they watch Watch what they watch
Rebecca Lindwall notes how children's programming shifted from public TV to cable and streaming. Nickelodeon and Disney offer variety with Dora, Bab, The Wiggles, and Looney Tunes joining daily alongside wider channels. Iowa Public Television still reserves 11 hours weekdays for kids shows, big Bird endures, Fred Rogers legacy lingers.
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Assessing quality of kids TV programs for parents
A Accent section discussion guides parents on choosing age appropriate content for children. It notes Caillou Clifford and Reading Between the Lions as popular programs, and explains videotapes and DVDs offer instant access. Experts advise parents to watch with kids and monitor viewing to avoid using TV as a babysitter.
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Iraqi spy tied to bin Laden captured near Syria
U S forces seized Faruq Higazi a former top Iraqi general intelligence official and ambassador to an Arab country near the Syrian border. Officials say he was linked to al Qaeda and once met President George H W Bush. The capture follows a U S operation to detain a senior Iraqi diplomat and intelligence officer.
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Vilsack presses for Iowa Values Fund in 2004 budget
Gov. Tom Vilsack said he would not accept the fiscal 2004 budget without an $810 million Iowa Values Fund to transform Iowa’s economy. He warned that passing a budget and leaving would deny youths hope and long-term job growth, and vowed to stay until an agreement is reached.
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House sends reinvent Iowa bill to Vilsack
Iowa House approves Senate File 453 in a 51 to 47 vote sending the $128 million reinvention plan to Governor Vilsack who backs the concept. The measure reduces state property tax support to local governments by 70 million and blocks pass-through to taxpayers while cutting regent funding by 17.9 million and saving 10 million through agency funding changes. Opponents warn local cuts threaten public safety and jobs.
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Gazette
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Iowa City
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