Obama Uses State of the Union to Clash With Republicans
President Obama used his State of the Union address to set stark contrasts with Republicans on taxes and housing, signaling an election-year push to force action in Congress. He warned he would fight obstruction with action, echoing a tougher, turnout-focused approach similar to Bush in 2004.
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Washington Bureau
Washington
Barack Obama
Congress
George W. Bush
Capitol Hill
Obama visit energizes Eastern Iowa watch parties
Live Twitter coverage via the hashtag CROBAMA tracks Obama's arrival noon event and departure with updates from Eastern Iowa watch parties. The vigil hints at potential momentum for a second term though a skeptical national mood tempers expectations and center concessions.
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Obama to visit Cedar Rapids with tight security
President Barack Obama will arrive in Cedar Rapids for a carefully planned visit that includes extensive security. Airport operations manager Sara May notes multiple meetings and backup plans, emphasizing a well orchestrated, low-disruption event.
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George C. Ford
Cedar Rapids
Barack Obama
Iowa
Sara May
Obama to visit Conveyor Engineering on event day schedule
Obama is slated to arrive at the airport around 11 30 a m and proceed by motorcade to Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing at 1345 76th for the event. Governor and congressmen will attend as part of rechecking assignments and preparations.
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Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing
Justice delayed by limited judicial resources in Johnson County
The Gazette reports that a Johnson County jury trial for attorney Bob Waterman’s clients was postponed due to scarce judicial resources. The postponement caused a year plus delay, extra travel and witness rehearsal, and memories fading, highlighting Iowa’s trial system strains and the 2009 shift in jury trial definitions.
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Johnson County
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Iowa
Employers Prefer Currently Employed Applicants Amid Hiring Bias
A McClatchy report shows job ads demanding current employment and excluding the unemployed. National Employment Law Project found 150 ads nationwide with this eligibility screen. Maurice Emsellem warns the bias devastates long-term job seekers in a weak economy.
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McClatchy
Sacramento
Calif
National Employment Law Project
Maurice Emsellem
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