Syri an peace talks open in Geneva amid hurdles
The Syrian government and opposition begin joint talks in Geneva to seek practical steps like humanitarian access for Homs, cease-fires and prisoner releases. Progress expected to be slow with distrust, absent Iran and Islamist groups, and rejection of a transitional government by Damascus.
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Health care enrollment hits 38 million under ACA
Government data show private health insurance enrollment rose to about 38 million, a one quarter gain in weeks. CMS head Marilyn Tavenner said Marketplace enrollment will continue to grow as outreach expands, with a projected push toward the original 7 million private coverage goal by March 31.
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Alumni mobilize to save programs at Iowa Wesleyan College
Alumnus Brian Francis and other alumni, along with faculty and students, gathered at Old Main to seek ways to preserve music and secondary education programs slated for closure as part of a broad restructuring at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. The board voted to cut 16 of 32 programs and lay off 22 faculty and 23 staff amid years of enrollment decline. Francis urged using alumni input to influence the process while officials consider options.
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