Rockwell Collins deal clears big step toward UTC buyout
Rockwell Collins shareholders approved a $30 billion acquisition by United Technologies Corp to form Collins Aerospace Systems. UTC plans to buy Rockwell for $23 billion, including debt. Approval now hinges on regulatory reviews in the US, EU, China and other nations, with expected clearances between June and September.
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the Gazette
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United Technologies Corp
Conservatives sue over Cedar Rapids traffic camera notices
Simon Conway leads a class action contesting 221000 unpaid Cedar Rapids traffic camera tickets issued since 2010 saying the tickets sent before Christmas are fatally flawed. The suit targets the program and the state offset handling of unpaid debts.
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Cedar Rapids
Simon Conway
Medicaid work rules planned in several states
The Trump administration advanced a plan allowing states to require work from many Medicaid recipients, signaling a major shift in the welfare program. The policy faces strong opposition from patient advocates and doctors as it could trigger a lengthy legal clash over the program serving more than 70 million people, with Iowa counting about 300,000 recipients and 40 percent aged 22 to 64.
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Washington Street
Iowa City
Kim Reynolds
Marian
Dubberke
Washington
Trump
Iowa
Marion teacher acquitted in reporting abuse case
A Tama County jury found Diane Graham not guilty of failing to report child abuse, though she remains on administrative leave from Marion Independent School District as her status is reviewed. The trial heard two now-ages six victims testify about abuse by a 15-year-old volunteer in her classroom.
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Iowa Department of Human Services
Logan McMurrin
Iowa State Training School
Eldora
6Th Judicial Associate District
Casey Jones
Linn County
Andrew Powers
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