Iowa education summit frames reform through on the road town halls
Branstad recruits education veteran Fandel and education reformers to a two day summit, stressing world class schools while addressing funding gaps and larger class sizes. Panelists include Jason Glass and Dwight Watson. critics urge earlier consultation and clearer plans as town hall meetings begin in Davenport and Waterloo.
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Area educators look forward to Iowa Education Summit
Linn-Mar Superintendent Katie Mulholland says the Des Moines summit on July 25 26 will feature strong attendance and dialogue plus an element of the unknown. Other Linn-Mar leaders and Eastern Iowans expect inclusive input from teachers and community members to guide K 12 to workforce transitions without overpromising outcomes.
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Northwestern heart stem cell study shows patient angina relief
A 167 patient trial led by Dr. Douglas Losordo at Northwestern Feinberg and Baxter International finds purified patient stem cells injected into damaged heart tissue reduce angina frequency and raise exercise tolerance a year after treatment. The work, published in Circulation Research, uses bone marrow stem cells delivered via catheter.
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Panetta says al Qaeda on ropes after bin Laden raid
Panetta asserts that al Qaeda faces strategic defeat as heavy pressure continues. Petraeus notes damage beyond bin Laden and calls the network significantly disrupted. Leaders like Zawahri and Awlaki are targeted, with focus on Pakistan and Yemen.
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Lawmakers urged on cage size for laying hens nationwide
Humane Society and United Egg Producers petition Congress for new egg hen cage standards. Proposals call for at least 124 square inches per bird with perches dust baths nesting boxes and space for scratching. Reform aims to curb inhumane conditions cited in salmonella outbreak and recalls. Estimated overhaul cost near four billion dollars.
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