Bush health plan emerges in brief outlines
Washington Post reports a Bush plan to expand private insurance via refundable tax credits and private market reforms, not universal coverage. It would cost about 100 billion dollars over five years, with credits up to 1250 for individuals and 3750 for families below poverty, and allow state monitoring and Medicaid expansion.
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National Health Insurance
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Louis Sullivan
Oelwein father copes one year after deadly crash
Barry Huber and his 4 year old daughter Annie mark one year since a car crash killed his wife Roxann and their unborn child. The pair say the ordeal is painful and they hope time will ease the grief. Details on page 1B.
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Lawmakers call state agency dues excessive
Legislators labeled the roughly 800000 dollar annual payments by state agencies to various associations as excessive. The list includes groups such as the Transportation Research Board and the Iowa Dairy Goat Association with page 4B reference for full details.
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ISU Extension Proposes 29 Job Cuts Across Iowa
The Iowa State University Extension Service plans to reduce field staff by 29 full-time positions while keeping offices in all Iowa counties. A prior proposal had suggested consolidating to 15 offices, but this plan preserves county offices and details appear on page 1B.
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Acie Earl Blocks Record as Hawks Defeat Badgers
Acie Earl's nine blocked shots set a record as the Iowa Hawkeyes topped the Wisconsin Badgers 73 to 66 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. The game kept Iowa in control through the final minutes.
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VW Offers Jobless Help With Car Payments
Volkswagen's U S unit will cover car payments and insurance for up to 12 months for new buyers laid off due to the recession. The program applies to purchases or leases between Tuesday and March 31, with VW Credit Inc. financing optional. If laid off within three years, the company pays up to 500 dollars per month for payments and insurance.
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Tomorrow Musical Smarts Shine In Iowa Jazz Spotlight
Young trumpeter Ryan Kisor, aged 18, earns praise for a strong start to a steady jazz career. The Gazette previews a weekend feature on the Iowa-born talent ahead of Friday’s issue.
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Gazette
Bush budget targets everyday costs and reveals small print
The proposed budget would tax pay phone calls and park visits, and force suees to cover court costs. A $500 child tax exemption rise is delayed until Oct. 1, giving a $37.50 savings this year. Boat owners would pay more diesel tax to offset yacht and aircraft tax cuts, costing twin diesel boat owners about $1,000 annually. Farmers with high off farm income could lose federal subsidies.
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Brady seeks common sense gun laws at Iowa conference
Sara Brady, widow of James Brady, urged middle-ground gun control during a University of Iowa event on handgun violence. Critics outside the union debated policy as the program referenced the November Gang Lu shootings and urged education and responsible media messaging.
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Reagan
Media Frenzy Over Clinton Allegations Draws Criticism
The press faces sharp critique for covering charges of Bill Clinton's alleged infidelity. Scholars from Iowa and Virginia say coverage resembles gutter journalism and risks harming Clinton's campaign while urging higher standards and self restraint.
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Steffen Schmidt
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Gary Hart
Yeltsin calls for deep cuts in nuclear arms move
Russian President Boris Yeltsin announced plans to halt new offensive nuclear weapons programs and suspend production of heavy bombers and long-range missiles. He said Russia would no longer aim its warheads at U S targets and proposed major reductions to cut military spending while seeking a new US Russia security relationship.
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