Decline in Serious Child Abuse Reported in National Study
A federal study shows a 26 percent drop in overall serious child abuse from 1993 to 2005 06, including a 38 percent reduction in sexual abuse and notable declines in physical and emotional abuse. Experts credit crackdown efforts and public awareness while noting data sourced from 10 700 reporters across 122 counties.
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Child Welfare League of America
HHS
Richard Wexler
National Coalition For Child Protection Reform
Health concerns noted over disposal at Cedar Rapids landfill
Experts say asbestos and other contaminants from the Sinclair demolition pose greater risks to workers than the public. Cedar Rapids Mount Trashmore can handle debris from the flood damaged site, with more than 30 monitoring wells and groundwater, gas, and leachate monitoring planned for 30 years. The City Council will vote on the contract as two bidders consider moving debris out of state.
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Iowa
Defense chiefs urge repeal of don't ask don't tell policy
Defense Secretary Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen urged Congress to repeal the don't ask, don't tell ban on openly gay service members. They asked for a year to study the impact while Pentagon sharpens enforcement and Obama pushes toward lifting the policy despite Republican opposition.
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Robert Gates
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Michael Mullen
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Mike Mullen
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Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
Gates
Iowa
District of Columbia
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Stimulus Funds Supported 9 096 Iowa Jobs in Q4
A federal report says stimulus funds funded 9 096 Iowa jobs in the fourth quarter of last year. The measure, part of the 787 billion package, drew mixed reactions from state officials and lawmakers including Troy Price and Rep Tom Latham.
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quad-City Times
Obama
Troy Price
Chet Culver
U.S
Tom Latham
Latham
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