Deal in Congress averts shutdown and guards payroll tax
congressional negotiators reached a compromise spending bill to avert a weekend federal shutdown and pursued a yearlong payroll tax extension with a two month fallback. Senate leaders spoke of optimism for long term measures while noting a Plan B two month extension to shield Medicare reimbursements.
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GOP candidates attack Obama in final Iowa debate
Republican hopefuls pressed President Obama on major issues during the last Iowa debate before caucus voting. Newt Gingrich led in national and Iowa polls while Mitt Romney trailed in some surveys as contenders urged a decisive closing argument.
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UNI sees shift to part time for students
The University of Northern Iowa reports more part time undergraduates and fewer full time students due to economic pressures and work needs. The change, about 240 more part time and 220 fewer full time, contributed to a $1.4 million tuition shortfall and a $5 million deficit amid state budget cuts. Registrar Phil Patton says the trend is likely economy driven and not anticipated.
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Anonymous donors pay off Kmart layaway accounts in Iowa
Anonymous donors across Kmart stores are paying off strangers layaway orders Christmas gifts for families in need. An Indianapolis woman reportedly paid layaway balances for as many as 50 people and handed out cash and toys, with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City stores noting similar acts though not every location experienced gifts.
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Indianapolis
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Collins Rd
Cedar Rapids
Sidwell
16Th Ave
Hollywood Blvd
Iowa City
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