Bush faces GOP resistance as Iraq policy stirs Congress
Collins of Maine and Coleman of Minnesota vow a Senate resolution opposing sending more U S troops to Iraq. House Republicans press monthly Iraq reports to a bipartisan panel. CEOs urge stronger action on climate while lawmakers question escalation. Webb to deliver Democrats response. Analyst says Iraq dominates policy and erodes bipartisan scope.
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Changes to 2007 immunization schedule spark debate over HPV vaccine
The 2007 schedule adds varicella boosters and a rotavirus three dose series at 2 4 and 6 months. It expands influenza and HPV vaccination age ranges amid controversy from conservatives and religious groups. Iowa state officials emphasize vaccines' cancer prevention benefits and note no state mandates, with doctors likely recommending shots.
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Counties weigh statewide SILO tax amid local outcomes
Legislators debate a statewide 1 percent sales tax as counties consider local adoption. Sen. Bolkcom cautions limited changes this year while Linn and Johnson counties push for approval. If Linn rejects, leaders warn the legislature may still press the plan, with possible use restrictions easing.
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Alpine glaciers face near total melt by 2050 experts warn
Vienna reports experts at a Tyrol conference warn Alps glaciers may vanish by 2050 if melt continues at 3 percent yearly. They cite regional ice loss, potential flood risks, and global glacier monitoring data showing steady erosion since 1980.
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Andrea Fischer
Innsbruck University
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Vienna
Austria
Tyrol
Roland Pienner
University of Innsbruck
Institute For Ecology
Alpbach
Switzerland
World Glacier Monitoring Service
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Regents seek president by July 1 in Iowa reports
The University of Iowa regents pursue a July 1 target for selecting a new president. Committee nominees exceed available spots, with Johnson appointed December 18 to lead the search. Current members include Carlson, Clark, Hadley, Maxson, and Rothman. Johnsen was unavailable for comment.
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Des Moines
Leonard Hadley
Maytag Corp
Linda Maxson
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Paul Rothman
Department of Internal Medicine
Carver College of Medicine
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