Obama and lawmakers push funding for future job training programs
The debate centers on fair tax structure and bold training investments. Obama argues against higher rates for high earners. Grassley warns against tax increases. Proposals call for measuring training outcomes, expanding community college funding, and boosting the Community College to Career Fund to train millions for skilled jobs while trimming discretionary budgets across multiple agencies.
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Big funding shifts eyed for science foundation sectors
The passage highlights potential increases for Agency National Science Foundation sectors including health care transportation and advanced manufacturing. It notes a pay for performance component for job training with incentives tied to permanent job placement. It expects budget fights in fall elections and limited chance for Obama tax proposals with a divided Congress likely blocking tax increases and a year end showdown over Bush era tax cuts.
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Polk parents push for more school options and year round trial
Benson outlined options for Polk families split among Arthur Garfield and Johnson elementary zones to attend east of I 480 and the Cedar River, including Erskine Grant Wood Johnson Kenwood Garfield Nixon Wright. Polk parents Andrea Leverenz Norris and Calvin Norris praised the plan, which keeps Taylor as a year round option to measure transfers, while the board weighs the recommendations ahead of a March 12 vote.
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