West Africa Ebola progress tempered by caution says Frieden
CDC chief Tom Frieden returned from West Africa praising international help that expanded treatment beds and contact tracing. He noted cases declined after a tipping point in isolation and safe burial, but warned the outbreak remains difficult with ongoing risks in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
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Blum appoints staff for Iowa1st District
U S Representative elect Rod Blum names campaign staffers Paul Smith and John Ferland as chief of staff and district director. Both have no federal government experience and have toured Eastern Iowa recently. Blum, elected to succeed Bruce Braley, says hires emphasize familiarity with Iowans. He takes office January 6.
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Iowa appoints Sherry Bates to state Board of Regents
Gov. Branstad appoints Sherry Bates a Scranton resident to the nine member board to serve the remainder of Nicole Carrolls term through April 30, 2017. Bates, 62, is a registered Independent with a career as a social worker and public servant, and will join the Board of Regents as it oversees the universities and schools in Iowa.
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