Refugee settlement aided by Iowa low unemployment
In 1992 the United States admitted 132000 refugees and 75682 were resettled last year. Up to 78000 refugees may enter this fiscal year as Congress contemplates cutting to 50000 in 1998. Johnson cites Iowa's low jobless rate as key to successful placement with employers mentioning Bosnian hires and widespread Midwest work.
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United States
Congress
Johnson
Iowa
Laos
Vietnam
Iowa Refugee Numbers and Citizenship Timing in 1980s Context
The article recalls a harsh 1980 recession affecting refugees, noting widespread hardship. It cites about 18,000 refugees in Iowa and explains eligibility for citizenship five years after first arrival in the United States.
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Iowa
The
United
Zenship
United States
McKee Reflects On Career Rise and Fall In Iowa Union
McKee traces his ascent from union carpenter to AFSCME state president by 1982 and a 13 year tenure. Indicted in 1994 for embezzling union funds, he served 15 months in federal prison and reflects on the experience, healthcare issues, and his pride in public service. He criticizes parts of prison life and defends his contributions to state employees and the union.
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Palo
Anamosa
Afscme
McKee
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Coyote mauls girl near Heavenly Ski Resort
A four year old girl playing in the snow near Heavenly Ski Resort was mauled by a coyote. The father pulled the animal off the child and beat it, a police officer then killed the coyote. The girl remained hospitalized in stable condition with deep facial wounds.
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South Lake Tahoe
Calif
Lauren Bridges
Steve Bridges
Bridges
Heavenly Ski Resort
Carmichael
Thousands of teachers blockade Belgrade government building
Thousands of teachers join a street blockade in Belgrade protesting wage offers well below their demands. Transport workers threaten a full strike as three months of political protests ease after Milosevic recognizes opposition victories.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Slobodan Milosevic
Sofija Siradovic
Serbia
Milosevic
Croatia
Bosnia
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