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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 2010

Page

7

Health House Eyes Senate Bill Endorsed As-Is

Health House leans toward approving the Senate bill in its current form, favoring payment for quality care over volume. Obama urged lawmakers to scale back the package to broadly supported elements while insurance reform and cost containment remain priorities. Olympia Snowe signaled openness to voting yes on parts, as Democrats debate strategy after Scott Brown’s Massachusetts victory.

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Democrats weigh a smaller health bill for middle voters

Democrats consider a lean health care package with protections for patients and insurers. The plan would curb unfair insurance practices and extend parental coverage for young adults while avoiding a government option and broad employer mandates.

Default and Higher Loan Defaults at Community Colleges

The article notes higher default rates at for profit and community colleges serving low income students. Financial aid officers emphasize counseling and options like deferments. Kirkwood Community College cites a 17.5 percent three year default rate. Federal data show over 220 colleges would lose aid for three year defaults, though none in Iowa. The new law shifts to three year rates with full effect in 2014.

Tim Bakula UNI Kristie Fisher Kirkwood Community College Kirkwood Iowa Chronicle of Higher Education

Weather and crime link studied by Chicago homicide data

Watson notes cold weather de-energizes people and light affects mood. Bauler cites a 31 year Chicago study showing homicide peaks in August and July, with winter spikes in December February for family violence due to holiday stress and proximity. Heat may raise stress contributing to summer crime.

Watson Bauler

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