Oakdale rehab facility to close in June in Iowa
The Iowa Board of Public Instruction approved closing the Oakdale Rehabilitation Facility in June. Residents will be treated at Des Moines programs. workers may be reassigned after a June 30 shutdown. The move aims to save about 150000 dollars yearly.
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Iowa City
UPI
Des Moines
State Board of Public Instruction
Robert Benton
Benton
Iowa State Vocational Rehabilitation Center
Fort Madison
Branstad Signals 1982 Gubernatorial Bid if Ray Retires
Lt. Gov. Terry Branstad indicated he would run for governor in 1982 if Gov. Robert Ray does not seek a sixth term. Branstad, a longtime gubernatorial contender, said a Ray retirement would likely lead to his own candidacy and noted he doubts Reagan will appoint Ray to any post. If Ray left office early Branstad would assume the governorship until a special election.
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Ernor
Ray
Ronald Reagan
Branstad
Lawmakers back tougher product liability limits in Iowa
An AP survey shows a solid bloc of Iowa lawmakers favor limiting liability for defective products. Supporters seek a statute of limitations or other protections, arguing current rules burden manufacturers and insurance costs rise from large jury awards. Some critics warn against denying injured parties their day in court.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Associated Press
Sen
Edgar Holden
Davenport
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Dale Cochran
Eagle Grove
Ray Lageschulte
R-Waverly
Senate
Arthur Kudart
Kudart
Robert Arnould
D-Davenport
Medicaid Card Printing Flaw Prompts Correction
Iowa DSS says 42 000 Medicaid cards had incomplete identification numbers due to a computer error. New cards were mailed on Monday to Aid to Families with Dependent Children recipients at a cost of about eight thousand dollars to rectify.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Department of Social Services
DSS
Grassley Co-sponsors Bills to Index Taxes and Balance Budget
The Associated Press reports that Senator Grassley of Iowa co sponsors two bills designed to offset inflation. One measure with Senator Dole would index tax tables so cost of living pay raises do not push wage earners into higher brackets. The other proposes a constitutional amendment to require a balanced federal budget led by Senators Grassley and Thurmond.
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Associated Press
Charles Grassley
Grassley
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Sen
Strom Thurmond
R- 5
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