Children urge $50 billion aid in Obama's stimulus plan
Iowa advocates join national coalition demanding more than 50 billion for kids in the economic recovery package. The effort, dubbed Invest in Children Strengthen America, cites potential rises in child poverty and seeks funding to expand Medicaid, child care, and temporary assistance, with Iowa projecting about 500 million in new spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristina Andino
Gazette Children’s Advocates
Lies
Tom LaPointe
Iowa
Every Child Matters
LaPointe
Hawaii
Alaska
Charles Bruner
Des Moines
Children’s Policy Coalition
Lana Ross
Association of Community Action Agencies
Powerball updates aim for bigger, faster jackpots
Iowa officials outline changes to Powerball starting January 4 to boost jackpots and odds, with starting jackpot rising to 20 million and average jackpot up to 141 million. Draws move to Florida on Wednesdays and Saturdays while HQ stays in Iowa, tickets remain $1, and Match 5 prize excitement grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Ken Brickman
Lottery
Florida
Powerball
Brickman
Guilty plea in bank fraud case in Cedar Rapids
Nathan Melton pleaded guilty to one count of financial institution fraud involving three banks and two credit unions in Cedar Rapids and one bank in Illinois. He faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $1 million with restitution to victims. Co-schemers produced counterfeit payroll checks from two fictitious companies and four legitimate ones between November 2006 and April 2007 and recruited others to cash them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Nathan Melton
Illinois
U.S
Melton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruner
Kristina
Andino
Gazcomm.com
Lana Ross Association of Community Action Agencies
East
Jim Wand
Dinner Force Alm Es LL Clarion Hotel
Clarion
Mda
Cme
33Rd Avenue SW
Maverick Ranch
All Natural
Iowa City
Coralville
Newpi.com
Gulf
Hawkeye Safe
Mela
Liberty
John