Tax Cut Debate Over Social Security FICA Extension
Critics warn temporary payroll tax relief could become permanent threatening Social Security funding. The bill extends Bush era cuts from 6.2 to 4.2 percent for FICA, financed by borrowing, drawing opposition from Barbara Kennelly and Social Security groups amid Iowa concerns.
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Social Security Works
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National Committee To Protect Social Security
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Iowa City donation meters raise modest funds for charity
Iowa City collected about 791 in coins from 10 purple donation meters, far below Denver and other cities. Officials note the amount meets staff estimates and could support a future public art campaign and charitable programs run by the Free Lunch Program and Johnson County Council on Aging while panhandling alternatives gain visibility.
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Erin Jordan
Gazette
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Iowa City
Matt Hayek
Denver
Baltimore
Orlando
Fla
Nashville
Jamie Glennon
Glennon
Linda Severson
Johnson County Council
Brian Ray
the Gazette
Ralph Johnson
Companies court Muslim consumers as halal market grows
In New Jersey advertisers and industry researchers gathered at a Muslim consumer conference as halal goods attract a half billion dollar global market. Nestle markets halal lines in Europe while McDonald’s and Wal Mart pursue Muslim customers in the United States.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N.J
New York
U.S
Europe
Nestle
United States
McDonald's
Wal-Mart
Full body scanners at airports miss some explosives risk
U S authorities praise the scans for catching small drug amounts and concealed weapons at 78 airports while warning they may fail to detect chemical explosives. Researchers question detection of odorless traces and devices molded to fool the machines and screeners.
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Rea Shington
U.S
Transportation Security Administration
Scanners Roll Out at More Airports
A passenger is scanned at Miami International Airport as full body scanners expand to additional airports. The deployment aims to enhance security and speed screening for travelers.
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Miami International
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