Corporate America hoarding cash and jobs plan era
Andrew Tangal reports that President Obama invited corporate chiefs to discuss using about 2 trillion dollars in cash to create jobs. Firms hold record cash, with 1.9 trillion on balance sheets in the third quarter, up from 1.5 trillion in 2007, as they invest, buy back stock, or pay dividends while wary of rapid recovery.
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End of life ethics clash over minors and EMS in homes
A discussion on whether minors can have advance directives for resuscitation mirrors adult rules. Dr Paige Volk of University of Iowa Children’s Hospital notes EMS must try to save the child if 911 is called, even against family wishes. Utah allows minors to direct care, Iowa and many states debate ethics, with pediatrics groups urging careful handling of out of hospital interventions.
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Iowa Legislature looks at preschool funding and education
A series of stories examines the 2011 legislative session focusing on the Voluntary Preschool Program. The program aims to fund licensed early childhood teachers for at least 10 hours weekly, develop staff, and set statewide standards for four year olds. Supporters cite equal educational opportunities. opponents question the 90 million price tag amid fiscal concerns.
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Governor elect Branstad seeks needs based education program
Governor elect Terry Branstad aims to restructure the program to a needs based model. In the 2011-12 cycle allowable growth for schools must be set within 30 days of the legislative session opening. Some schools push for 4 percent while 2 percent may be more realistic. Funding for higher education faces requests for a per cent increase.
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Ash borer to face fewer targets in Iowa corridors
The emerald ash borer may find limited hosts in Eastern Iowa as crews in Coral Rapids and Iowa City begin removing dying and declining ash trees over three months. Officials say 10 000 to 10 800 such trees exist along streets, part of a preventive effort to curb the pest’s spread. The article notes the beetle has killed tens of millions of ash trees elsewhere and has now been found in a Iowa town.
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