Branstad to unveil austere two year budget proposal
Iowa Governor Branstad plans a two year budget presentation on January 25 aiming to address a sizable Medicaid deficit and overall shortfall. He signals deep cuts across departments including wages and benefits for state employees, anti smoking ads, and aid to undocumented residents as part of a broader austerity plan. Senate Democrats open to cooperation but seek prudent reduction in spending.
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Iowa lawmakers face $600 million gap in fiscal 2012 budget
Incoming lawmakers and a split Legislature weigh cuts as they aim to balance the FY2012 budget. Key ideas include Medicaid pharmacy benefit changes and possibly denying benefits to illegal immigrants, though the latter is not allowed. Branstad and Gronstal warn of bogus ideas and stress careful, proved reforms.
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Iowa
House
Linda Upmeyer
R-Garner
GOP
Blood test promises early cancer treatment gauge
A blood test detects circulating cancer cells to monitor therapy and predict drug effectiveness. Vrettos, a 63 year old patient, credits the test with guiding his Iressa treatment and enabling earlier adjustments. Mass General and Sloan Kettering will study the test this year with broader industry partners.
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N.H
Boston
Mark Kris
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York
Sloan-Kettering
Haber
Mass General
Kris
Mehmet Toner
Harvard University
Veridex
J&J’s
Ortho Biotech Oncology
Sloan Kettering
University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Congress eyes GOP inquiries on spending and tax reform
Incoming House GOP leaders pledge vigorous oversight of Obama administration spending, press officials to justify costs, and seek bipartisanship on tax code reform. They argue entitlement programs dominate outlays while Republicans vow to block major changes without bipartisan accord.
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California
Issa
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Obama
Harold Rogers
Kentucky
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Dave Camp
Michigan
Camp
Nighttime blinkers in Cedar Rapids. crashes prompt debate
A motorcyclist collided with a turning vehicle at a flashing red light on Trent Street, left scene, later found by a passerby. Residents question overnight blinkers with officials noting mixed views and ongoing reviews of timing and sensor use across cities.
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Iowa City
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Nagle-Gamm
Coralville
Scott Larson
Westside
Westdale Mall
Edgewood Road
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