Obama defends White House choices on health care and Iraq
President Barack Obama, on a three day Midwest bus tour, defends health care steps claiming near universal coverage with a strong patient rights bill and dependents staying on parental plans. He says 100,000 troops have been pulled from Iraq with remaining troop drawdown planned by year end.
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Ed chief outlines goals for teacher pay reform in Iowa
Iowa Department of Education official Jason Glass says reform will overhaul recruitment evaluation and compensation for teachers. He envisions using student test data alongside observations in performance reviews and questions the step and lane pay system based on seniority and degrees.
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Shrinking herds push corn to ethanol demand
The USDA 2011 Crop Production and Supply Demand Report shows ethanol use of 5.05 billion bushels and livestock feed down to 5.0 billion, as drought in the southern U S drives cattle feeders to sell herds while pasture land converts to row crops in Iowa. Dal Grooms of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association notes southern droughts lower grazing.
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Minimum daily exercise found to boost longevity
A Taiwan study indicates that just 15 minutes of moderate daily activity can extend life. Researchers aim to show even short routines fit busy schedules and improve health outcomes according to Dr. Anil Nigam of the University of Montreal.
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