Anamosa pays 750000 in sex discrimination settlement
Ford, a 38 year old former Anamosa police officer, won a 750000 settlement with the city and its insurer after alleging sexist emails bias in department purchases and retaliation for complaints. She said the award validates concerns raised during her three years on the force under Chief Bob Simonson.
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Amerigroup to reaccept Medicaid members in Iowa plan
Amerigroup Iowa says it will start accepting about 10,000 Medicaid members moved to the state system, ending the choice suspension. The transition back to privatized coverage will begin March 1, with any Medicaid member allowed to choose Amerigroup as a provider starting May 1.
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GOP memo on FBI abuses sparks Trump pushback
The four page memo alleges FBI and Justice Department bias in the Russia probe and accuses investigators of misusing classified material. Democrats say it distorts facts and could be used to justify firing Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and Special Counsel Mueller. Trump defends release amid probes of obstruction of justice.
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Health Care Shortage Hits IV Supplies After Maria
The Gazette notes a nationwide shortage of intravenous fluids easing slowly after Hurricane Maria knocked out key Baxter factories in Puerto Rico. Hospitals remain cautious as flu cases rise and demand for IV fluids stays elevated nationwide.
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Flu deaths rise in Iowa and IV bag shortages hit hospitals
Reports of flu related deaths continue to rise in Iowa as power outages from the storm forced Rico to shut down for days. The FDA said IV bag shortages should improve soon, but hospitals faced several hard months balancing patient care with supply gaps.
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