Health care spending to outpace inflation and wages
U S health care spending is projected to outpace inflation and wage growth over the next decade making medical care harder for government employers and uninsured Americans to afford. CMS projects federal and private spending on health insurance premiums will rise faster than disposable income through 2014. Analysts say more low income workers will forgo job based care as costs rise. Medicare and Medicaid loom as immediate federal costs versus Social Security.
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David Cutler
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Cedar Rapids nurse protests low home valuation following reassessment
Public Safety Commissioner David Zahn leads about 900 residents in informal hearings to protest Cedar Rapids home valuations sent Feb 4. Zahn challenges a valuation drop from 161 149 to 138 073, claiming the market value is misrepresented and citing a supporting private appraisal. Hearings start Monday with Vanguard Appraisals Inc, and board appeals run April 16 to May 5.
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Cedar Rapids
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Idledale Rd
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Board of Review
Board
Rick Ellars
Ellars
Cedar Rapids hosts welcome fourth foreign exchange student
Roger and Mary Kay Kolb of Cedar Rapids opened their home to Yu Sun Jung, a 16 year old from South Korea, marking a rare local addition as hosts rise to meet student needs. Yu Sun joins two Kennedy High School daughters and a college student, bringing the family total to four. The Kolbs chose Yu Sun from a booklet of bios and note she can join the school band on flute. The national trend shows fewer families hosting foreign exchange students, even as local hosts stay steady.
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Roger
Mary Kay Kolb
Cedar Rapids
South Korea
Kolbs
Kennedy High School
Yu Sun Jung
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Cigarette Tax Debate in Iowa Delayed Over Tactics
Iowa lawmakers push back on an 80 cent per pack cigarette tax after Gov. Tom Vilsack faces criticism for private pressure during talks with legislators. Senator Mark Zieman accuses the governor of idle threats while the governor denies using heavy-handed tactics.
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Postville
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Ways and Means Committee
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Speed limit increase proposal discussed on Page 6A
A proposed rise in speed limits is outlined on Page 6A under the 8A tax section. Details remain focused on policy framing, potential jurisdictions, and anticipated impacts on traffic safety and travel times.
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