Senators race to finish health care reform before Christmas
Iowa senators Harkin and Grassley weigh holiday timing as Democrats push to complete the health care reform bill. With extended sessions and key issues like abortion language and the public option, leaders debate whether to work through Christmas while other bills loom. Grassley cites debt limits and the Patriot Act as must-do items before year’s end.
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DNR seeks public input on Tyson Independence plant
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources invites comments on Tyson Foods pet treats plant in Independence. Five natural gas ovens will process about 19 500 tons of animal tissue into 8 560 tons of finished product yearly as a minor air source with emissions targets including NOx 32.9 tons and VOC 10 tons. Comments may be sent to John Curtin at the DNR Air Quality Bureau or by email.
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Decorah Officials Review City Deer Population Plan
Decorah's street committee will open discussions on thinning the city deer population. Council members expect a multi meeting process with no final decision yet and seek public ideas. Attendees may include Luther College representatives, police, parks and recreation, and state Resources. The meeting starts at 6 30 p m in council chambers before the 7 30 regular session.
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Mercy Medical Center Pays 400000 to Settle Billing Allegations
Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City agreed to pay 400000 to the government to settle claims that it inflated charges for inpatient heart procedures billed to Medicare Medicaid TRICARE and FEHBP between 1999 and 2003 2006. The hospital denied wrongdoing while the settlement resolves the dispute with no admission of fault.
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