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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2009
Page
9
Analysts predict seat losses and retirements will alter the current Congress. Two incumbents may compete for one seat as population shifts favor Republicans in growing states, while Pennsylvania and New York face tougher dynamics.
Nesmith says Republicans could face setbacks in Iowa as populations shift after the census. He expects the 1st and 2nd districts to stay similar, while western areas losing people may see more conservative Republicans affected. U S Census Bureau estimates Iowa population at 3 007 856 in July 2009 up from 2 993 987 last year.
House and Senate negotiators race to finish health reform as Pelosi and Reid hash options. A two national private plan framework overseen by the Office of Personnel Management faces tweaks on subsidies, taxes, and launch timing for 2013. Volatile debates include abortion coverage undocumented immigration and Medicare financing.
Central and northern Minnesota face up to 20 inches of snow while Iowa endures rain turning to sleet and snow with a flood watch in effect for Buchanan to Jackson counties. Cedar Rapids and Quad Cities report power line damage and about 12,000 outages at peak. Cedar County officials note transmission issues.
The major winter storm spreads from the southwest to the Plains and Midwest causing slick roads flight cancellations and dozens of accidents. Officials warn of intensification with a foot or more of snow possible by Christmas Day as Nebraska reports ice and several church services canceled. Fatal crashes are reported in Nebraska Kansas and New Mexico with multiple injuries.
Public safety agencies and the county attorney office in Eastern Iowa provide information on charges that are accusations until proven in court. The report notes the distinction between allegation and proof in criminal proceedings.
Steven L. Dilts 52 of 705 Third Ave SW arrested November 20 at Interstate 380 and Highway 30 for operating while intoxicated and attempting to disarm a police officer. Laura Fisher 20 of Coralville charged with assault causing bodily injury after an early Wednesday incident on Highway 6. Kenneth R. James 23 of Iowa City charged with domestic abuse assault with intent causing injury at his residence. Property thefts and property damages reported at several addresses including Welter Storage and residences on Daniels Street and College Park Court with valued items listed.
Vision clinic volunteers with no pay deliver basic care. Benters, left homeless by 2008 flood, found help and a new start at the Iowa Eye Center clinic started by Muller and his wife Amy with a Hall Perrine Foundation grant. About 800 patients treated since opening. up to 15 seen weekly.
TrueNorth will donate 10000 in memory of Scotty McIntyre Jr. to the Cedar Rapids clinic enabling one Sunday afternoon monthly service starting in 2010 through 2011. True North staff will volunteer, with support from Iowa Eye Center and Mimz Grabau scheduling, aiding patients including cataract cases and diabetes care.
Iowa physicians urge final health reform to fix the 25 percent lower Medicare reimbursements in rural Iowa. They warn that without geographic equity, doctors may leave the state even as pilot accountable care organizations gain traction and debates over public options and abortion funding continue.
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