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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2016
Page
1
Gov. Terry Branstad said he would consider a bill to raise Iowa’s minimum wage if it reaches his desk this legislative session. He cited recent state increases elsewhere and noted he signed Iowa’s $3.85 starting wage in 1989. The current $7.25 federal threshold remains in place.
Inside legislative preview a Democrat says he opposes costly wage hikes while pushing for better paying jobs in Iowa. Senate backed 8.75 minimum last session but House did not take up the bill. Republicans favor new approaches over raising the wage. Senate Minority Leader calls the idea old as they seek career creating strategies.
Former President Bill Clinton visits Czech Deli and Bakery owner Tom Slepicka at NewBo City Market before a Hillary Clinton campaign event. The Cedar Rapids stop underscores the Democratic push ahead of the caucuses as Hillary campaigns in Iowa.
A schedule shows Senator Rand Paul holding a town hall at 4 p.m. at Marion Public Library and a 5:30 p.m. session at North Liberty Community Center. It notes two separate public events for residents to attend.
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans ease cholesterol limits and approve coffee for the first time. They advise up to five cups of coffee daily, keep salt under 2300 mg, and urge low fat dairy, added sugars under 10 percent, and moderate alcohol. The guidance shapes school meals and public health efforts.
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