Pharmacists discuss rising drug costs and generic price swings
The Gazette reports on how uninsured Iowans face steep prescription prices and how stores vary in price due to wholesalers volume store costs and profit margins. Pharmacists say switching to generics lowers co pays and insurers set payment amounts, while individual prices fluctuate daily.
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Women Take Lead as Iowa Farms Grow Older and Broaden Roles
The shift toward women operating farms grows as tradition fades and bureaucrats now recognize women as partners. Rural Iowa ages rise with 54.3 average operator age in 2002, while farm sizes shift from under 1000 acres to larger holdings and sales.
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Massachusetts Court Clears Way for Gay Marriage
Four justices declare the marriage laws discriminate against gays and legalize same sex marriages in Massachusetts. The ruling comes before a Constitutional Convention vote on an amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Gay couples could wed as soon as May, per court deadline. White House blasts the decision.
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Front-line commanders warn Iraq violence may rise after Saddam capture
Senior U S and military leaders say attacks in Iraq could intensify as new troops start a second year of occupation. They note insurgents seek leverage in a future Iraqi government due by July and question whether a lasting retreat has occurred since Saddam's capture. Col. Joe Anderson of the 101st in Mosul reports no noticeable change.
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Offenders Linn steps up address checks for registry accuracy
Zeller described a shift to in person address checks for high risk offenders, with one offender re registered after deputies spoke with him. The checks started in November, not prompted by a Gazette investigation, which found about 25 percent of addresses were wrong for 718 high risk offenders. Maj Slaughter noted occasional home checks by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
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