Payroll deal trims max jobless benefits to 73 weeks
Congress approved legislation that cuts the extended federal unemployment benefits to a maximum of 73 weeks by September with most workers facing a 63 week cutoff in all but about a dozen states. The measure also extends the payroll tax cut through 2012 amid a long term jobless aid program winding down after the recession. The program has aided about 18 million unemployed to date.
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Payroll tax cut bill breakdown and provisions
The bill centers on unemployment benefits payroll tax relief and Medicare funding. Economists say extending the payroll tax cut could lift GDP by about 0.6 percent, offering a needed boost to the fragile economy. The plan maintains physician and provider payments at current rates for the next ten months.
How it's paid for and what changes it funds
The payroll tax break costs about 94.5 billion and is not offset. Other provisions totaling about 49.5 billion are offset by budget cuts and revenue raisers including broadcasting spectrum auctions. The changes cut funds for preventive health care and raise pension contributions for new federal employees.
Roll call on Iowa delegation voting record
Senate: Grassley Republican Harkin Democrat. U.S. House Democrats Boswell Braley Loebsack all yes. House Republicans King Latham voted yes. Source McClarty Newspapers Associated Press.
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Northeast Marion traffic plan favors Tower Terrace corridor
planners map a central corridor to reroute commuter traffic from I 380 to I 380 and Highway 13 as 40 000 residents settle between Boyson and County Home roads. The Tower Terrace Road future includes four lanes and cross town segments to ease daily vehicle volumes up toward 34 000 to 40 000 across a decade long development.
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Fertilizer Plant Poised to Be Iowa’s Largest Private Investment
The Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC, a Cairo based unit of Orsacom, plans a $1.3 billion plant between Fort Madison and Burlington. It would produce UAN, diesel exhaust fluid, and possibly urea for Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin markets, replacing imports. The IEDA board approved over $33 million in incentives.
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Cedar Rapids commission seeks delay on second round of demolitions
Historic Preservation Commission in Cedar Rapids asks the city to delay demolition of 27 more properties on the acquisition list citing historic significance. Buildings include the Smulekoffs building of 1904 at 97 Third Ave SE and the 1910 Wells Fargo Bank on Third Ave SW.
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