Pope Benedict to resign sharpens church divides
Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation effective February 28, stepping down at age 85 after nearly eight years. Vatican officials noted he will not influence the selection of his successor, which will be chosen by a conclave of cardinals sequestered in the Sistine Chapel. The move sparks discussion about a pope from the developing world as Catholic growth accelerates in Africa and other regions.
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Iowa City policy on student data sparks federal oversight
Iowa City School District faces a clash over using aggregate free and reduced lunch data to assign students. The Iowa Department of Education cautions that it could reveal individual status by association, while the USDA says the act would violate federal law without parental consent. The district aims to respond by the deadline and seeks a plan compliant with state and federal rules.
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Hospitals finally reveal costs not hiding them
A large study finds hospitals rarely hide prices but patients rarely ask about costs, especially with insurance. Experts expect costs to rise as high co pays and deductibles push patients to inquire. Loyola hip replacement example shows wide price variation with costs around 42 thousand dollars while insured patients often assume coverage.
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Linn County Supervisors Debate Full Time Status and Pay
County supervisors consider moving to full time with a 25 percent pay raise from 74 362 to about 93 000 annually. Chairman John Harris defers a decision to next week amid objections that the change is rushed and linked to a 2009 80 percent status adoption under public pressure. County comparisons show Polk and Scott counties paying differently with professional administrators cited.
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