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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2012
Page
3
The Iowa League of Cities and 49 municipalities warn that public safety pensions drive local budgets. They cite 66 percent projected rise in city contributions over three years, a 30 percent cap on employee wages, and a 1 to 2 percent year end return. They urge 60 40 or higher employee shares and state action.
A letter from Rick Scofield Cedar Rapids president of Iowa Professional Fire Fighters and Dave Mohlis president of Iowa State Police Association argues that the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa is well funded and functioning as designed. They urge policymakers to review facts before changing contributions noting the system is 85 percent funded with long term stability and that cities benefit from pooled funds while officers bear part of the cost.
A commentary argues that excessive hand washing and antimicrobial cleansers may not help health and may harm the environment. Scientists from Arizona State University warn that antimicrobials persist in water bodies, returning as pollutants. The piece questions the value of ultra hygiene and cites studies on dirt, immunity, mood, and parasites.
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