Senate passes tax cut deal amid House pressure
The Senate approved an 858 billion tax cut package 83 15 despite House Democrats’ opposition. Lawmakers debate changes to the estate tax provisions, with the White House and GOP leaders aiming for quick passage as the chamber shifts to other priorities such as a Russia arms treaty and military policy debates.
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Iowans Vote For Tax Break Extension In Senate
Senators Grassley and Harkin voted in favor as Obama urged a quick resolution. The tax cuts, first passed under President Bush, expire on December 31 and delaying extension would raise taxes for nearly every American worker.
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Wind turbine powers Cedar Rapids home and farm
Dan Massman, part owner of Smith Massman Landscaping, installed a 51 foot wind turbine at his Benton County tree farm to partly meet energy needs. Neighbors along Johnson Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids support the idea while asking about practicality for small scale wind power.
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Cedar Rapids Wind Projects Face Planning Hurdles
Cedar Rapids adopted an Wind Energy Conservation Systems ordinance in August to regulate wind turbines. Proposals include 2300 Johnson Ave NW to build a 37 foot turbine and two more, and Kirkwood Community College seeking a larger turbine on campus. The 61 foot turbine was dropped after neighbor objections. Both projects need conditional use permits and face stricter rules for large turbines.
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Iowa City parents press for longer school lunch at Shimek
About 20 parents and five students met with Iowa City Schools Superintendent Stephen Marley in Shimek Elementary to demand a longer lunch period. They argue 15 minutes is insufficient and harms eating habits and peer social time. an online petition with about 75 signers supports the request.
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Shimek
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Iowa Kids Count 2009 paints grim picture for families
The Iowa Kids Count report shows rising food assistance recipients up 140 percent and unemployment up 130 percent from 2000 to 2009. Eight indicators worsened while ten improved, with infant mortality down 28 percent and teen birth rate down 6.2 percent. overall student proficiency rose in some areas but one in three students still qualify for aid.
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Iowa
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Child and Family Policy Center
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