Bush inaugurates presidency with education and tax plan push
The new administration signals focus on education accountability and private school choice while pursuing a federal tax-cut proposal. Bush seeks support from lawmakers and outlines plans to address California's energy crisis, with vouchers debated but not prioritized. Rod Paige set to be sworn in as education secretary as Congress prepares rival school proposals.
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Gulf War illness studied by Iowa researchers and clinicians
Researchers led by Dr. Brad Doebbeling at the University of Iowa have studied Gulf War veterans to understand Gulf War syndrome. The UI ISU and Iowa public health team surveyed nearly 4,000 veterans, revealing higher rates of headaches fatigue muscle pain and mood issues. The Institute of Medicine cautions no single cause is proven and treatment focuses on symptom relief.
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UI Researchers Lead Gulf War Illness Conference
Owans to play a prominent role as about a hundred scientists veterans and officials meet in Alexandria Virginia for a DoD sponsored conference on a decade of Gulf War illness research. Dr Brad Doebbeling Dr Joseph Barrash and Dr Margaret Voelker from the University of Iowa will present with Tomoko Sampson and Kelley Brix noting the study’s wide influence.
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Cedar Rapids District Sees Aa3 Rating But Needs Finances Fix
Moody's assigns Cedar Rapids a Aa3 investment rating as it lowers from 1989 Aa1 with a shrinking cash reserve. Officials warn cuts and higher levies are needed to quit deficits and pursue potential higher ratings in future bond sales.
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