Medicare to cover Viagra under new prescription program
Medicare will cover Viagra and similar erectile dysfunction drugs under the new prescription plan starting Jan. 1, a move conservatives warn could raise costs beyond $500 billion in a decade. CMS spokesman Gary Karr said coverage follows FDA approval and medical necessity. Critics argue spending on sexual performance drugs diverts funds from essential treatments.
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Police clarify Pierce inquiry in Hawkeyes case
West Des Moines police said they are not charging University of Iowa star Pierre Pierce with assault with intent to commit sexual abuse. They corrected an earlier statement and said no criminal charges have been filed while confirming an ongoing inquiry. Pierce previously faced a 2002 felony sexual assault charge in Iowa City, later pled to a lesser assault charge and probation.
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University of Iowa Animal Welfare Claims Questioned
The Gazette reports on ALF statements about Spence Laboratories at Iowa and finds some claims exaggerated or false after reviewing NIH funded rat brain research for motor learning in infants. Researchers like John Freeman use skull drilling, implanted electrodes, and mild shocks to study brain activity in rats.
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Linn County Tightens Rules on Meth Ingredient Sales
Linn County plans to limit the display and sale of meth precursors in stores including sporting goods and auto supply retailers. Liquid camping fuel was added to the ordinance after federal guidance. Board of Supervisors consideration aims to curb meth production amid retailer concerns.
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Linn County considers ordinance limiting sales of certain items
Draft ordinance would restrict per day purchases of ether and liquid camping fuel to one pre packed item, two units of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine per customer, require these items to be kept behind counters or in locked cases, impose a requirement for photo IDs addresses and phone numbers, and mandate retailer log records. Marion plans to issue citations for drug law violations.
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Young Iowans split on proposed 80 cent cigarette tax
Young smokers in Cedar Rapids discuss Gov Vilsack’s budget plan to raise cigarette tax by 80 cents. Some say it would push them to quit or cut back, others call the move unfair even as prices rise from $2.40 to higher levels.
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