Iowa tax credits debated amid job growth claims
Lawmakers hear mixed views on research activities credits as supporters tout job creation while critics call for data driven assessments and public disclosure of which firms receive credits. Advocates urge preparation to justify renewals and potential caps on credits.
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Gronstal
Iowa
Elias
Europe resists sharing traveler details after Christmas attack
A national security official said DHS aims to tighten borders and boost resources after the failed bombing. EU privacy laws hinder data sharing on travelers, while investigations may focus on visa checks, airports, ports, and terrorist-linked financial crimes.
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Obama
Department of Homeland Security
DHS
European Union
Europe
U.S
Omar Farouk Abdulmutallab
Iowa Catholic Conference backs tighter payday loan curb
The Iowa Catholic Conference endorsed new restrictions on payday loans, urging a 36 percent rate cap and limiting loan frequency. Lawmakers, led by Rep. Janet Petersen and Sen. Joe Belkcom, aim to curb high interest and prevent debt cycles amid calls for reform.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Catholic Conference
Tom Chapman
Catholic Conference
Iowa
Chapman
Janet Petersen
D-Des Moines
House Commerce Committee
Joe Belkcom
Diowa City
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Petersen
Belkcom
Wall Street
Bolkcom
Web site to register Iowa boarding homes unveiled
State officials introduced a new Web site Tuesday for boarding home operators to register under a last year’s law after 21 men with mental retardation were found living in substandard conditions at Atalissa Henry’s Turkey Service. The site will help ID homes with three or more non-relative residents needing daily assistance while ensuring safety and welfare. Registration due by March 1, with exemptions for DIA licensed or DHS regulated homes.
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Moines
Des Moines
Iowa
Atalissa
Henry
Turkey Service
Dean Learner
Department of Inspections and Appeals
DIA
Iowa Department of Human Services
Iowa Supreme Court to review Muscatine murder case
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 21 to decide if Victor Serrato’s murder conviction for Miriam Carmona’s 2006 death should be overturned. Carmona, six months pregnant, was found dead in an Illinois ditch. appeals court says state or Illinois location proof failed, potentially allowing retrial in Illinois.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Associated Press
Muscatine
Victor Serrato
Miriam Carmona
Rock Island County
Illinois
Iowa Court of Appeals
Serrato
Ilinois
Iowa
Linn plans H1N1 clinics this month
Linn County Public Health and the Community Health Free Clinic will hold free H1N1 vaccination clinics for the general public this month. Two clinics by appointment only will run 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Linn County Public Health. A third clinic by appointment only will run 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Community Health Free Clinic. Call (319) 892-6009 to schedule. Everyone is eligible. shots and nasal spray will be available.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Public Health
Community Health Free Clinic
13Th St. NW
14Th Ave SE
Health Reform Debate Gyrates Over New CMS Findings
A CMS official notes the report shows rising health care spending and urges reform now. Economists in Health Affairs say 2008 spending rose 4.4 percent after 2007’s 6 percent, with per person costs higher than peers. recession trimmed out of pocket and hospital spending.
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Jonathan Blum
Centers For Medicare
House
Senate
Dave Camp
Michigan
Ways and Means
Centers For Medicare and
Medicaid
Journal
Health Affairs
America
Local arrests listed in Eastern Iowa safety notes
Public safety and county attorney records list multiple arrests in Linn and surrounding counties. Individuals include Jason Barber Jordan Welch Anthony Dirks Darrell Lyle Michael Loftus Evan Ayers Nicholas Agan James Kirchmann Antoine Jones David Lopez Trevor Clinton Brandon Logan for various assault and related charges with locations in Cedar Rapids Marion Hiawatha Iowa City and surrounding roads.
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Iowa
Jason K. Barber
Coal Valley
Ill
Highway 30
Union Drive
Jordan M. Welch
Anamosa
Blairs Ferry Road
Marion
Anthony D. Dirks
Atlanta
Blairs Ferry
Center Point Roads
Hiawatha
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White House
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Lown City
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Michael St
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Benton and
Giblin Streets
Michael W. Loftus
Sixth Ave
Christopher Rogers
Loftus
Evan E. Ayers
Meadowview Dr
Nicholas R. Agan
Oakland Rd
Grand Ave
James H. Kirchmann
34Th St. SE
Antoine S. Jones
12Th Ave. SE
David G. Lopez
17Th St. SE
Trevor A. Clinton
32Nd St. NW
Brandon M. Logan
Center St. NE
Iowa City Municipal Garbage Service
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Garbage City