Drug use rises among U.S. teens in annual survey
A national survey finds nearly half of high school seniors tried illicit drugs, with marijuana use rising sharply. Among eighth graders, marijuana use more than doubles since 1991, and 13 percent used marijuana in the past year. Officials call for stronger anti-drug messaging.
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Gazette Wire Services
Washington
University of Michigan
Institute For Social Research
Donna Shalala
U.S. Department Health and Human Services
Department
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Shalala
Richard Riley
Lee Brown
Medicare overpays for most equipment on Long Island
Long Island prices show Medicare billing far above retail costs for common items like blood glucose monitors, heating pads, and vaporizers. Federal officials acknowledge overpayments, while critics and politicians warn of billions wasted. A new Congress may pressure reform of Medicare’s fee schedules.
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Newsday
New York
Long Island
Medicare
Bruce Vladick
The
Health Care Finance Administration
HCFA
N.Y
New York State
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Republican Congress
Defense Department
Hawkeye Corby Smith to graduate rather than return
Hawkeye quarterback Corby Smith says he and Mike Duprey will graduate in May, ending their football careers at Iowa next season due to limited game time.
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Hawkeye Corby Smith
Mike Duprey
U of I
Two Housing and Commercial Developments Proposed in Marion
Marion plans two east side developments adding hundreds of homes and possible park and school. Eldon McMillen proposes 212 single family lots on 107 acres with 130 apartments between Highway 13 and the new homes plus park space. Neil Feder aims for 28 acres south of Industrial Avenue with 35th Street businesses and both multi and single family housing. The projects precede rezoning hearings and future city consideration.
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Eldon McMillen
29Th Avenue
Highway 13
Jim Dyer
Cedar Rapids
Neil Feder
Industrial Avenue
Munier
Marion
35Th Street
Munier Road
ATR Grounding Impacts Cedar Rapids Travel Market
FAA grounded ATR turbo props in icy conditions amid Roselawn crash probes. Cedar Rapids flights see cancellations and rerouting by American Eagle and Trans World Express, with carriers shifting planes south. Business travelers face fewer issues, while holiday travelers face space shortages and possible smaller aircraft. Travelers and agencies adjust to keep holiday routes open.
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Wazelle News
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Rockwell Corp
Cedar Rapids
Terry Francisco
Roselawn
Ind
American Eagle
Chicago
Trans World Express
St. Louis
Kris May
Gateway Travel
Marion
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